Bumble Bee Premium Wild Pink Salmon: Labelgrade B (77/100)
B 77 / 100 — Strong protein density (20.6g per 100g), very low saturated fat, and effectively zero sugar.
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Bumble Bee Premium Wild Pink Salmon delivers 13g of protein and 80 calories per 2.2 ONZ (USDA FDC 2077478). Per 100g that’s 20.6g of protein; per oz, 5.8g. The Labelgrade is B (77 / 100): Strong protein density (20.6g per 100g), very low saturated fat, and effectively zero sugar.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | B+ | 81 / 100 | 20.6g per 100g — strong for this category |
| Ingredient quality | B+ | 80 / 100 | Short 2-ingredient list, no additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | A | 91 / 100 | 1g per serving (1.6g per 100g) — very low |
| Sodium load | D | 53 / 100 | 270mg per serving (121mg per oz) — meaningful per 100g |
| Sugar load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g of sugar — perfect |
| Fiber | F | 30 / 100 | 0g fiber, expected for animal-protein products |
| Overall | B | 77 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
The fiber “F” is structural — no animal protein has fiber, and the formula doesn’t pretend otherwise. The real swing factor is sodium: 270mg is fine occasionally, but it’s the one number standing between this can and an A. Everything else — the protein density, the negligible saturated fat, the zero sugar — is exactly what you want from a lean canned fish.
Why “lean” is the point with pink salmon
Canned salmon comes in two broad styles, and pink is the lean one. Compared with richer sockeye (red) salmon, pink runs milder in flavor, lighter in fat, and cheaper — and that lower fat is why this can reads just 3g of total fat (1g saturated) for 13g of protein. The trade is real but small: you give up a little of the omega-3-dense oil that sockeye carries, and you get a higher protein-per-calorie ratio and a lower price in return.
What that means in practice is that Bumble Bee Premium pink is the canned salmon to reach for when you’re chasing protein efficiency — building patties, bulking out a salad, or just eating clean protein off a fork. It’s not the pick for someone optimizing purely for omega-3s (sockeye or sardines edge it there), but it’s the better protein-per-dollar buy, and the omega-3s it does carry are a genuine bonus most pantry proteins can’t match.
The bones are the hidden feature
The easiest thing to overlook on a can of pink salmon is that you’re eating the whole fish — skin, soft bones and all. People raised on boneless fillets sometimes flinch at this, but it’s the can’s quiet advantage: the small backbones go soft enough in the canning process to crush with a fork, and bone is where the calcium lives. This USDA entry lists 100mg of calcium per serving, which is the kind of number you essentially never get from a boneless tuna pouch or a chicken breast.
If you’ve never eaten canned salmon bones, the move is to mash everything together — bones, skin, flesh — into a patty or a salad. You won’t see or taste them, and you’ll quietly pick up calcium and a little extra protein you’d otherwise have tossed with the skeleton. It’s the same reason canned salmon and sardines have long been treated as nutritional bargains: you eat the parts a fillet throws away.
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble Bee Premium Wild Pink Salmon (this product) | 13g | 20.6g | 5.8g | 80 |
| Beach Cliff Sardines in Soybean Oil | 17g | 20.2g | 5.7g | 150 |
| Wild Planet No Salt Added Wild Sardines In Water | 18g | 21.2g | 6g | 140 |
| Wild Planet Wild Pink Salmon | 18g | 21.2g | 6g | 90.1 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
Scope
This page covers Bumble Bee Premium Wild Pink Salmon, UPC 086600000732, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2077478. Bumble Bee sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
PINK SALMON, SALT
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 2.2 ONZ
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2.2 ONZ) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 |
| Protein | 13g |
| Total Fat | 3g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Sodium | 270mg |
| Cholesterol | 49.8mg |
| Calcium | 100mg |
| Iron | 0.359mg |
| Potassium | 200mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Premium Wild Pink Salmon · UPC 086600000732. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains animal-derived ingredients
contains meat, fish, or gelatin
no wheat, barley, rye, or malt detected in USDA ingredient list
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bumble Bee Premium Wild Pink Salmon healthy?
Yes — straightforwardly so. It's wild-caught pink salmon and salt, nothing else: 13g of protein for 80 calories per 2.2 oz, with the omega-3s and the soft, edible bones that come with the fish. That's about as clean a packaged protein as the aisle sells. The one honest caveat is sodium (270mg), which is why it lands at B rather than A — but for most people, canned salmon is one of the better things you can keep in a pantry.
Why does it score a B (77/100) and not higher?
Three of the six dimensions are excellent: strong protein density (20.6g per 100g), near-zero saturated fat, and zero sugar. Two drag the average down. Sodium scores a D (270mg per serving, 121mg per oz) because salt is added during canning, and fiber scores an F — structural for any pure animal protein, since fish has none. Drop the sodium and this is an A-range food; the salt is the whole story behind the B.
Is canned pink salmon as good as fresh — and what about the bones?
Nutritionally it holds up well. Canning doesn't degrade the protein, and pink salmon keeps its omega-3s through the process. The bones are actually a bonus: they go soft enough to crush with a fork and are a genuine source of calcium (this entry lists 100mg per serving) that you throw away when you buy a boneless fillet. Mashed into a patty or salad you won't notice them. Versus fresh, you trade a little texture for shelf-stability, lower cost, and zero prep.
What's a serving, and how much protein is in the whole can?
The label serving is 2.2 oz (63g) — 13g of protein, or 20.6g per 100g and about 5.8g per ounce. Bumble Bee's standard pink salmon can runs larger than one label serving, so a full can lands well above 13g; check the 'servings per container' line on your specific tin to total it up.
Any tips for using it, or a lower-sodium option?
Draining the can before you eat rinses off some of the surface salt, which trims the sodium a little. If you want to cut it further, look for a no-salt-added canned salmon (several brands make one) — same lean fish and bone calcium, far less sodium. For everyday use, fold this into salmon patties, salads, or a quick high-protein lunch with crackers and mustard.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2077478. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days when a manufacturer reformulates.