Omega-3 fatty acids are a particular benefit of eating canned salmon. Although canned salmon has been respected for years as an excellent source of protein, recent news makes the story even better. Highly unsaturated oils, called omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, are unique to fatty fish, like salmon. The Omega-3: The good fat has been linked to numerous health benefits.

Calcium is an added bonus offered by canned salmon. The bones in canned salmon are soft and edible making canned salmon an excellent source of dietary calcium, which is vital in the fight against osteoporosis. In the May 1995 Mayo Clinic Health Letter canned salmon was ranked #7 of the 15 best calcium sources. Canning softens the bones and allows them to be easily combined with other ingredients. A single can of Gold Seal® canned salmon provides the calcium equivalent of a cup of milk.