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Turmeric vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and salmon raw different?

  • Turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium; however, salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 860% higher.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +617.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +324.5%
Contains more IronIron +6775%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more ZincZinc +603.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +488.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +482.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +664.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +33.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105%
Contains more FatsFats +95.1%
Contains more WaterWater +433.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +368.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Salmon raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Salmon raw DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.016mg 860%
Iron 55mg 0.8mg 678%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Copper 1.3mg 0.25mg 117%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Selenium 6.2µg 36.5µg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.818mg 55%
Potassium 2080mg 490mg 47%
Magnesium 208mg 29mg 43%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 7.86mg 41%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.64mg 35%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.664mg 22%
Carbs 67.14g 0g 22%
Protein 9.68g 19.84g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.38mg 18%
Calcium 168mg 12mg 16%
Phosphorus 299mg 200mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.226mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 2.539g 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Calories 312kcal 142kcal 9%
Fats 3.25g 6.34g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 2.103g 4%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.981g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Folate 20µg 25µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 27mg 44mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Turmeric
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.857g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.