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Fennel seeds vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fennel seeds and Turmeric

  • Fennel seeds have more Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Turmeric have more Manganese, Iron, and Copper.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 577% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 7 times less Calcium than Fennel seeds. Fennel seeds contain 1196mg of Calcium, while Turmeric contains 168mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, fennel seed and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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.
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
3
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7
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Calcium +611.9%
Contains more Magnesium +85.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Iron +196.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Manganese +203.1%
Fennel seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 359% 696% 275% 209% 150% 12% 101% 356% 853% 0%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +611.9%
Contains more Magnesium +85.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Iron +196.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Manganese +203.1%

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.
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
6
:
4
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +339.3%
Fennel seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 70% 102% 82% 114% 0% 109% 0% 0% 0%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +339.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
3
:
2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +357.5%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Water +45.9%
Fennel seeds
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Turmeric
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
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +357.5%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Water +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
3
:
0
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2107.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Fennel seeds
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.69 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2107.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel seeds Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 12.49g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 15.8g 9.68g Fennel seeds
Fats 14.87g 3.25g Fennel seeds
Carbs 52.29g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 345kcal 312kcal Fennel seeds
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Fennel seeds
Fiber 39.8g 22.7g Fennel seeds
Calcium 1196mg 168mg Fennel seeds
Iron 18.54mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 385mg 208mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 487mg 299mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 1694mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 88mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 3.7mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 1.067mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 6.533mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 135IU 0IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fennel seeds
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 21mg 0.7mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B1 0.408mg 0.058mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.353mg 0.15mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 6.05mg 1.35mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.107mg Fennel seeds
Folate 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.17mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.602mg 0.33mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.695mg 0.47mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.996mg 0.81mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.758mg 0.38mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.301mg 0.14mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.647mg 0.53mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.915mg 0.66mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.331mg 0.15mg Fennel seeds
Trans Fat 0.056g Fennel seeds
Saturated Fat 0.48g 1.838g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 9.91g 0.449g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.69g 0.756g Fennel seeds
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel seeds Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
40%
Fennel seeds
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
Fennel seeds
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/nutrients
  2. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.