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Is teriyaki salmon healthy?

Teriyaki salmon costs about $3.33 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL cholesterol and more protein. For steadier blood sugar and weight loss, go easy on honey.
We've cooked it 1 times in our own kitchen this year.

By health goal

Lower LDL cholesterol
Good fit
For lower LDL cholesterol, salmon in teriyaki salmon helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Steadier blood sugar
In moderation
Go easy on honey; using less keeps the dish and helps with steadier blood sugar. Salmon helps.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the sauce
Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and salmon helps. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
In moderation
Go easy on honey; using less keeps the dish and helps with weight loss. Salmon helps.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, salmon in teriyaki salmon helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

2 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
✓
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
✓
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Helps your LDL
salmon
Fish: omega-3 fats, low in saturated fat.
American Heart Association

What goes in (per portion)

salmon
¼ lb
green onion
¼ bunch
honey
½ tbsp
rice mix
¼ cup
We usually serve it with spinach.

Questions

Is teriyaki salmon healthy?

Teriyaki salmon costs about $3.33 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL cholesterol and more protein. For steadier blood sugar and weight loss, go easy on honey.

Is teriyaki salmon good for high cholesterol?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For lower LDL cholesterol, salmon in teriyaki salmon helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is teriyaki salmon OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

In moderation. Go easy on honey; using less keeps the dish and helps with steadier blood sugar. Salmon helps.

Is teriyaki salmon OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and salmon helps. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is teriyaki salmon good for weight loss?

In moderation. Go easy on honey; using less keeps the dish and helps with weight loss. Salmon helps.

Is teriyaki salmon high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, salmon in teriyaki salmon helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does teriyaki salmon cost to make at home?

About $3.33 a serving, or $13.34 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices, with pantry staples like soy sauce and oil counted at $0.40 a serving.

How can I make teriyaki salmon healthier?

Use less honey, and add a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli.

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