Salmon vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and cumin:
- Both cumin and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and salmon are high in calories. Cumin has 195% more calories than salmon - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 37% |
| Fat | 33% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than cumin - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 15% more protein than cumin - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin and salmon contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and cumin are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cumin has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than salmon - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 83% more Vitamin A than salmon - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cumin - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 733% more Vitamin E than salmon - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and cumin contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Salmon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 132 times more calcium than salmon - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 173 times more iron than salmon - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and salmon are high in potassium. Cumin has 389% more potassium than salmon - cumin has 1788mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than cumin per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.176 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 3.103 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does cumin or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and salmon are high in calories. Cumin has 200% more calories than salmon - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is cumin or salmon better for protein?
Both cumin and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 20% more protein than cumin - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does cumin or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does cumin or salmon contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 132 times more calcium than salmon - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does cumin or salmon contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 173 times more iron than salmon - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does cumin or salmon contain more potassium?
Both cumin and salmon are high in potassium. Cumin has 390% more potassium than salmon - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.