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Turmeric vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and sockeye salmon different?

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

Spices, turmeric, ground and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +477.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1427.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +377.1%
Contains more IronIron +10476.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1610.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +718.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +472.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~305mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13300%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +649.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +672.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.9%

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1041.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.6%
Contains more FatsFats +71.4%
Contains more WaterWater +424%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +315.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Sockeye salmon
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.013mg 860%
Iron 55mg 0.52mg 681%
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Copper 1.3mg 0.076mg 136%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.827mg 55%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 10.123mg 55%
Selenium 6.2µg 35.5µg 53%
Potassium 2080mg 436mg 48%
Magnesium 208mg 36mg 41%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.55mg 36%
Protein 9.68g 26.48g 34%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.99mg 23%
Carbs 67.14g 0g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Calcium 168mg 11mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.274mg 15%
Choline 49.2mg 112.6mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.1µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.157mg 8%
Calories 312kcal 156kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.246mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Fats 3.25g 5.57g 4%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.969g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 1.864g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.327g 4%
Sodium 27mg 92mg 3%
Folate 20µg 7µg 3%
Fructose 0.45g 0g 1%
Phosphorus 299mg 305mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
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?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.869g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.