Salmon vs Turkey
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Salmon 153
Turkey 111
Protein (g)
Salmon 20.6
Turkey 22.0
Carbs (g)
Salmon 0
Turkey 0
Fat (g)
Salmon 7.17
Turkey 2.53
Fiber (g)
Salmon 0
Turkey 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Turkey, retail parts, breast, meat only, with added solution, raw — 22.0g vs 20.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Turkey, retail parts, breast, meat only, with added solution, raw — 111 vs 153 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Salmon | Turkey | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 153 kcal | 111 kcal | +38% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 71.1 g | 75.9 g | -6% |
| Protein | 20.6 g | 22.0 g | -6% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.17 g | 2.53 g | +183% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.46 g | 0.600 g | +143% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.47 g | 3.71 g | -33% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.041 g | 0.128 g | -68% |
| Cholesterol | 67.0 mg | 60.0 mg | +12% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.020 mg | 0.049 mg | -59% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.200 mg | 0.155 mg | +29% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.00 mg | 10.0 mg | -40% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.950 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.330 mg | 0.840 mg | -61% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 74.8 mg | 64.7 mg | +16% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.400 ug | 0.330 ug | +21% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 39.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +680% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.88 mg | 0.100 mg | +1780% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 19.0 ug | 0.200 ug | +9400% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 198 mg | 8.00 mg | +2375% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.570 mg | 0.410 mg | +39% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 25.0 mg | +20% |
| Phosphorus, P | 321 mg | 181 mg | +77% |
| Potassium, K | 329 mg | 237 mg | +39% |
| Sodium, Na | 433 mg | 124 mg | +249% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.670 mg | 1.10 mg | -39% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.061 mg | 0.043 mg | +42% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.024 mg | 0.005 mg | +380% |
| Selenium, Se | 30.1 ug | 22.3 ug | +35% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 639 kj | 463 kj | +38% |
| Ash | 2.45 g | 1.19 g | +106% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 7.00 ug | -57% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 7.00 ug | -57% |
| Betaine | — | 2.60 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 39.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +680% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 129 IU | 17.0 IU | +659% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 4.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 761 IU | 8.00 IU | +9413% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 19.0 ug | 0.200 ug | +9400% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.020 g | 0.004 g | +400% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.004 g | 0.004 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.238 g | 0.006 g | +3867% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.028 g | 0.004 g | +600% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.978 g | 0.335 g | +192% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.016 g | 0.006 g | +167% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.157 g | 0.226 g | -31% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.004 g | +150% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.010 g | -70% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.006 g | -33% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.323 g | 0.145 g | +123% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.312 g | 0.145 g | +115% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.017 g | 0.010 g | +70% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.33 g | 1.64 g | -19% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.32 g | 1.57 g | -16% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.712 g | 0.020 g | +3460% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.072 g | 0.048 g | +50% |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.069 g | 0.006 g | +1050% |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.010 g | 0.006 g | +67% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.74 g | 2.90 g | -40% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.135 g | 1.15 g | -88% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.118 g | 1.13 g | -90% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.061 g | 0.037 g | +65% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.056 g | 0.037 g | +51% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.116 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.023 g | -13% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.017 g | 0.011 g | +55% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.011 g | -27% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.026 g | 0.347 g | -93% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.532 g | 0.011 g | +4736% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.071 g | -94% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.134 g | 0.034 g | +294% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.695 g | 0.030 g | +2217% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.027 g | 0.117 g | -77% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.011 g | 0 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.014 g | 0.073 g | -81% |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.003 g | 0.044 g | -93% |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.014 g | 0.011 g | +27% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.014 g | 0.011 g | +27% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.248 g | 0.257 g | -4% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.11 g | 0.987 g | +12% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.988 g | 0.822 g | +20% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.60 g | 1.78 g | -10% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.80 g | 2.09 g | -14% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.609 g | 0.617 g | -1% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.157 g | 0.206 g | -24% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.877 g | 0.791 g | +11% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.758 g | 0.761 g | = |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.14 g | 0.874 g | +31% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.30 g | 1.43 g | -9% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.559 g | 0.709 g | -21% |
| Alanine | 1.33 g | 1.30 g | +2% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.40 g | 2.05 g | +17% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.90 g | 3.23 g | -10% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.26 g | 0.976 g | +29% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.845 g | 1.03 g | -18% |
| Serine | 0.926 g | 0.915 g | +1% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.080 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Purines | |||
| Purine, adenine | 23.0 mg | — | |
| Purine, guanine | 39.0 mg | — | |
| Purine, hypoxanthine | 13.0 mg | — | |
| Purine, xanthine | 13.0 mg | — | |
| Purines, total | 88.0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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