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Ayurvedic Dravya · Animal · — kcal / 100g

Salmon

The modern building fish — rich omega-3 unctuousness makes it the best fish for vata and nerve nourishment.

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Salmon — Ayurvedic Animal & USDA Nutrition

Salmon — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Sharad · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The modern building fish — rich omega-3 unctuousness makes it the best fish for vata and nerve nourishment.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Bake or poach gently; wild-caught preferred. Its oiliness is medicine for vata, excess for kapha.

Classical Provenance: Modern texts; marine matsya class.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • baked with dill and lemon
  • with bitter greens (balances the oil)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: fish allergy
  • Contraindication: kapha excess (frequent rich preparations)
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with milk/cream sauces (fish-dairy caution)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Salmon

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 3 oz (85g):

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