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Ground cloves vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground cloves and Turmeric

  • Ground cloves have more Manganese, Vitamin K, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, however, Turmeric have more Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Ground cloves is 1753% higher.
  • Turmeric has 11 times less Vitamin K than Ground cloves. Ground cloves have 141.8µg of Vitamin K, while Turmeric has 13.4µg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cloves, ground 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.
Contains more Calcium +276.2%
Contains more Magnesium +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +203.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.1%
Contains more Iron +364.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +94%
Contains more Copper +253.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 444% 185% 45% 90% 37% 64% 123% 7843% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +276.2%
Contains more Magnesium +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +203.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.1%
Contains more Iron +364.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +94%
Contains more Copper +253.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +958.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.542
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 177% 0% 1% 40% 51% 30% 31% 91% 19% 0% 355%
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 E +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +958.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.542

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Equal in Carbs - 67.14
6% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 g
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 Fats +300%
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Equal in Carbs - 67.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +377%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%
44% 16% 40%
Saturated Fat: 3.952 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.606 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +377%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +137.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +11800%
48% 45% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +137.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +11800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground cloves Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 31.63g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 5.97g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 13g 3.25g Ground cloves
Carbs 65.53g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 274kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 1.07g 0.45g Ground cloves
Sugar 2.38g 3.21g Ground cloves
Fiber 33.9g 22.7g Ground cloves
Calcium 632mg 168mg Ground cloves
Iron 11.83mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 259mg 208mg Ground cloves
Phosphorus 104mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 1020mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 277mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 2.32mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.368mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 60.127mg 19.8mg Ground cloves
Selenium 7.2µg 6.2µg Ground cloves
Vitamin A 160IU 0IU Ground cloves
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Ground cloves
Vitamin E 8.82mg 4.43mg Ground cloves
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.058mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.15mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B3 1.56mg 1.35mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B5 0.509mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.391mg 0.107mg Ground cloves
Folate 25µg 20µg Ground cloves
Vitamin K 141.8µg 13.4µg Ground cloves
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.18mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.4mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.37mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.08mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.34mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.13mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.254g 0.056g Turmeric
Saturated Fat 3.952g 1.838g Turmeric
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - DPA 0.184g 0g Ground cloves
Monounsaturated Fat 1.393g 0.449g Ground cloves
Polyunsaturated fat 3.606g 0.756g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.585g 0.003g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground cloves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground cloves 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
67%
Ground cloves
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
906%
Ground cloves
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.114g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/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.

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