The diets react (see scores below)
Diet Ratings
Wild salmon has 0g net carbs, excellent omega-3 fatty acids, and high-quality protein. Superior fat profile compared to farmed salmon. Whole, unprocessed food ideal for keto.
Wild salmon is fish, an animal product explicitly excluded from vegan diet.
Wild-caught salmon is an unprocessed fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids and micronutrients. Represents ideal paleo protein source available to coastal hunter-gatherers.
Wild salmon is an excellent Mediterranean diet choice. Fish is recommended 2-3 times weekly, and salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and micronutrients. Wild salmon is preferable to farmed. A core Mediterranean protein source.
Wild salmon is a fatty fish with excellent omega-3 content and complete protein. Highly valued in carnivore diet for nutrient density and favorable fatty acid profile. Superior to farmed salmon.
Whole30 explicitly allows unprocessed seafood. Wild salmon is a whole food with no added ingredients.
Unprocessed fish with no carbohydrates. Monash University confirms all unprocessed fish and seafood are low-FODMAP.
Wild salmon is a core DASH food. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA), high-quality protein, and micronutrients (selenium, vitamin D, B vitamins). Low sodium in unprocessed form. Supports cardiovascular health and aligns perfectly with DASH guidelines.
Wild salmon is the Zone gold standard: ~25g protein per 3oz, ~5-7g fat (primarily omega-3s), and exceptional anti-inflammatory polyphenol profile. Superior omega-3:omega-6 ratio compared to farmed salmon. Easily portions into Zone blocks and exemplifies Sears' anti-inflammatory philosophy.
Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), high-quality protein, and antioxidants. Wild salmon has superior omega-3 profile compared to farmed. One of the most anti-inflammatory protein sources available. Strongly emphasized in anti-inflammatory diet.
Excellent protein (25g per 3oz), omega-3 rich (anti-inflammatory), and moderate fat (1.5-2g per 3oz) that is primarily unsaturated. Nutrient-dense (selenium, B vitamins, vitamin D). Easy to digest and supports satiety. Omega-3s may help reduce GLP-1-related inflammation. Top-tier GLP-1 companion protein.
Nutritional profile
Six traits that cut across every diet.
Fiber & Plants
How much whole-plant food and fiber it delivers.
Healthy Fats
The quality of its fats (unsaturated, omega-3).
Whole / Unprocessed
How close it is to its natural, unprocessed form.
Gut Gentle
How easy it is on digestion (low FODMAP, few irritants).
Low Glycemic
How little it spikes your blood sugar.
Protein Density
How much protein it packs per calorie.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.
Diet-Specific Tips for Wild salmon
Keto — 9/10- 0g net carbs
- High omega-3 content
- Quality fat and protein
- Unprocessed
Paleo — 9/10- Wild-caught fish
- Omega-3 rich
- Unprocessed
- Nutrient-dense
- Ancestral food
Mediterranean — 9/10- Fish category (2-3x weekly recommended)
- High omega-3 content
- Quality protein source
- Wild preferable to farmed
- Traditional Mediterranean staple
Carnivore — 9/10- Fatty fish
- High omega-3 content
- Complete protein
- Wild-sourced preferred
- Nutrient-dense
Whole30 — 9/10- Unprocessed seafood
- No added sugar or excluded ingredients
- Whole food
Low-FODMAP — 9/10- No FODMAPs
- Unprocessed fish
- Pure protein and healthy fats
DASH — 9/10- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- High-quality protein
- Low sodium
- Cardiovascular benefits
- Excellent micronutrient profile
Zone — 9/10- Excellent omega-3 content
- Ideal protein-to-fat ratio
- Anti-inflammatory polyphenols
- Perfect Zone protein source
Anti-Inflammatory — 9/10- High EPA and DHA omega-3 content
- Excellent antioxidant profile
- Low saturated fat
- Wild-caught superior to farmed
- Astaxanthin and other polyphenols
GLP-1 Friendly — 9/10- high protein density
- omega-3 rich
- moderate unsaturated fat
- nutrient-dense
- anti-inflammatory