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Spearmint vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spearmint and Turmeric different?

  • Spearmint is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, while Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 812% more than Spearmint.

Spearmint, fresh and Spices, turmeric, ground types were 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.
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
:
9
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains more Iron +363.4%
Contains more Magnesium +230.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.3%
Contains more Potassium +354.1%
Contains more Zinc +312.8%
Contains more Copper +441.7%
Contains more Manganese +1671%
Equal in Sodium - 27
Spearmint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 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 +18.5%
Contains more Iron +363.4%
Contains more Magnesium +230.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.3%
Contains more Potassium +354.1%
Contains more Zinc +312.8%
Contains more Copper +441.7%
Contains more Manganese +1671%
Equal in Sodium - 27

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.
Spearmint
Spearmint
6
:
4
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.7%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.8%
Spearmint
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 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 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.7%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
:
4
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Water +565.8%
Contains more Protein +194.2%
Contains more Fats +345.2%
Contains more Carbs +698.3%
Contains more Other +250.5%
Spearmint
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 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 Water +565.8%
Contains more Protein +194.2%
Contains more Fats +345.2%
Contains more Carbs +698.3%
Contains more Other +250.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
:
2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1696%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.9%
Spearmint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1696%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spearmint Turmeric
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spearmint Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 1.61g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 3.29g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0.73g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 8.41g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 44kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Spearmint
Fiber 6.8g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 199mg 168mg Spearmint
Iron 11.87mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 63mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 60mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 458mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 30mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 1.09mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.24mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 1.118mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 4054IU 0IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Spearmint
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 13.3mg 0.7mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.058mg Spearmint
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.15mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.107mg Spearmint
Folate 105µg 20µg Spearmint
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.135mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.247mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.141mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.046mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.168mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.164mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.066mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Spearmint
Saturated Fat 0.191g 1.838g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 0.756g Turmeric
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spearmint 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
41%
Spearmint
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.