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11.9 kg CO2e per kg (about 1.19 kg CO2e per 100g) — compare with similar foods below.
11.9
kg CO2e / kg
2,000
litres water / kg
3.7
m² land / kg
20g
protein / 100g
Producing 1 kg of Farmed Salmon generates the same CO₂ as driving a petrol car for approximately 70 km, or charging a smartphone 1448 times. These are global average figures — actual values vary by country, farming method, and supply chain.
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kg CO2e per kg — lower is better
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Values are lifecycle-style estimates (farm to retail gate, typical global production mix), consistent with meta-analyses such as Poore & Nemecek (2018) and summaries like Our World in Data — environmental impacts of food. Your country, brand, and cooking method can shift real impacts; use comparisons on this page for directional choices, not exact accounting.
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Farmed Salmon produces approximately 11.9 kg of CO2 equivalent per kilogram. Per typical serving (150g / 1 fillet), that's about 1.79 kg CO2e.
Farmed Salmon has a relatively high carbon footprint at 11.9 kg CO2e/kg. Consider lower-impact alternatives or reducing portion sizes to lower your dietary carbon footprint.
Producing 1 kg of Farmed Salmon requires approximately 2,000 litres of water. This includes irrigation, processing, and supply chain water use.
Lower-carbon alternatives include Watermelon (0.3 kg CO2e/kg), Carrots (0.4 kg CO2e/kg), Apples (0.4 kg CO2e/kg). Switching to these can significantly reduce your dietary carbon footprint.
Values represent global median estimates. Actual environmental impacts vary by region, farming practices, season, and supply chain.