Salmon vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and tumeric:
- Both tumeric and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more dha, epa and dpa than tumeric.
- Salmon has 56% less saturated fat than tumeric.
- Salmon has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tumeric contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Tumeric is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both tumeric and salmon are high in calories. Tumeric has 146% more calories than salmon - tumeric has 312 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tumeric per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 79% |
| Fat | 33% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Tumeric is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than tumeric - tumeric has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both tumeric and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 112% more protein than tumeric - tumeric has 9.7g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Salmon has 56% less saturated fat than tumeric - tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and salmon are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.03g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Tumeric has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tumeric has more Vitamin C than salmon - tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than tumeric - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than tumeric - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has 10 times more Vitamin E than salmon - tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tumeric and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tumeric contains more folate. Both salmon and tumeric contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Salmon | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tumeric is an excellent source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than salmon - tumeric has 168mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Tumeric is an excellent source of iron and it has 143 times more iron than salmon - tumeric has 55mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both tumeric and salmon are high in potassium. Tumeric has 468% more potassium than salmon - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more DHA, EPA and DPA than tumeric per 100 grams. Both salmon and tumeric contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Salmon | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.084 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tumeric has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.081 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.672 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.753 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 tumeric or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both tumeric and salmon are high in calories. Tumeric has 150% more calories than salmon - tumeric has 312 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is tumeric or salmon better for protein?
Both tumeric and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 110% more protein than tumeric - tumeric has 9.7g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does tumeric or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does tumeric or salmon contain more calcium?
Tumeric is a rich source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than salmon - tumeric has 168mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does tumeric or salmon contain more iron?
Tumeric is an abundant source of iron and it has 143 times more iron than salmon - tumeric has 55mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does tumeric or salmon contain more potassium?
Both tumeric and salmon are high in potassium. Tumeric has 470% more potassium than salmon - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.