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Salmon
Salmon is a fish. Here it is in five languages, with a note on what it is and roughly how many calories it carries.
Salmon in five languages
| Language | Word |
|---|---|
| English | Salmon |
| Estonian | Lõhe |
| Finnish | Lohi |
| Russian | Лосось |
| Latvian | Lasis |
What it is
A rich, oily fish eaten fresh, smoked or cured (graavilõhe). It is one of the best dietary sources of long-chain omega-3 fats and vitamin D, which is part of why it is so prized in the north.
Calories
As a rough guide, Salmon is about 200 kcal per 100 g. Treat that as an orientation figure: the exact number depends on the brand, the fat content and how it is cooked. For a precise figure, look the specific product up in a food database.
Related food words
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Milk
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Cheese
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Source: Translations are common everyday usage; the calorie figure is a rounded per-100-gram estimate from standard food-composition references. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "salmon" in Estonian?
Salmon is "Lõhe" in Estonian.
How many calories are in salmon?
About 200 kcal per 100 g.
Track this food, not just translate it
TempoLife's food database gives the exact numbers and logs them into your day.