Wild Planet vs Chicken of the Sea: Canned Salmon
Canned salmon is one of the cheapest, most shelf-stable high-protein foods there is. Wild Planet positions itself as the premium, sustainably-caught option; Chicken of the Sea is the affordable grocery staple. Here is how they compare on the numbers that matter.
The verdict
On the Labelgrade — our 6-dimension score weighing protein, ingredients, sugar, saturated fat, sodium, and fiber — Wild Planet comes out ahead, 82 to 80. It also packs more protein (18 g vs 10 g per serving).
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Side by side
| Wild Planet — Wild Pink Salmon | Chicken Of The Sea, Pink Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Labelgrade | B+ 82/100 | B+ 80/100 |
| Protein (per serving) | 18 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 g | 21.2 g | 17.9 g |
| Calories (per serving) | 90.1 | 59.9 |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg | 180 mg |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Ingredient list length | 1 items | 4 items |
Bold/highlighted = the better figure on that row. Protein per 100 g normalizes for different serving sizes. All data from USDA FoodData Central.
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Where each one wins
- Wild Planet leads on protein — 18 g vs 10 g per serving.
- Chicken Of The Sea is lower in sodium — 180 mg vs 200 mg.
- Wild Planet has the shorter ingredient list — 1 vs 4 items.
How they're scored
Both products are graded on the identical v3 Labelgrade formula (see methodology): protein density 23% + ingredient quality 21% + saturated fat 18% + sodium 15% + sugar 15% + fiber 8%. Nothing here is hand-weighted to favor one product. Want to compare different items? Use the interactive Compare tool. Last refreshed 2026-06-03.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which canned salmon has more protein?
Both are excellent lean-protein sources; Wild Planet often packs more protein per serving because it is packed without added water (drained weight is higher). See the table for exact figures.
Which has less sodium?
Sodium varies by product and whether a no-salt-added version is chosen. Wild Planet offers low- and no-salt options; check the mg in the table. Both are strong picks for a Mediterranean or DASH pattern.