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Turmeric vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Caraway spice different?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Potassium, while Caraway spice is higher in Fiber, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 804% more than Caraway spice.
  • Turmeric contains 3 times more Iron than Caraway spice. Turmeric contains 55mg of Iron, while Caraway spice contains 16.23mg.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, caraway seed 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.
Contains more Iron +238.9%
Contains more Potassium +54%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +1423.1%
Contains more Calcium +310.1%
Contains more Magnesium +24%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 207% 609% 185% 244% 120% 3% 150% 304% 170% 66%
Contains more Iron +238.9%
Contains more Potassium +54%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +1423.1%
Contains more Calcium +310.1%
Contains more Magnesium +24%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%

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 E +77.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 50% 0% 70% 96% 88% 68% 0% 84% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Other +20.6%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +348.9%
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
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 g
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Other +20.6%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +348.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1486.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.8%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
6% 65% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.272 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1486.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Caraway spice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Turmeric Caraway spice Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 11.9g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 19.77g Caraway spice
Fats 3.25g 14.59g Caraway spice
Carbs 67.14g 49.9g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 333kcal Caraway spice
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0.64g Caraway spice
Fiber 22.7g 38g Caraway spice
Calcium 168mg 689mg Caraway spice
Iron 55mg 16.23mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 258mg Caraway spice
Phosphorus 299mg 568mg Caraway spice
Potassium 2080mg 1351mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 17mg Caraway spice
Zinc 4.5mg 5.5mg Caraway spice
Copper 1.3mg 0.91mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 12.1µg Caraway spice
Vitamin A 0IU 363IU Caraway spice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Caraway spice
Vitamin E 4.43mg 2.5mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.383mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.379mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 3.606mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.36mg Caraway spice
Folate 20µg 10µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.244mg Caraway spice
Threonine 0.33mg 0.756mg Caraway spice
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.826mg Caraway spice
Leucine 0.81mg 1.218mg Caraway spice
Lysine 0.38mg 1.031mg Caraway spice
Methionine 0.14mg 0.361mg Caraway spice
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.867mg Caraway spice
Valine 0.66mg 1.037mg Caraway spice
Histidine 0.15mg 0.55mg Caraway spice
Trans Fat 0.056g Caraway spice
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.62g Caraway spice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 7.125g Caraway spice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 3.272g Caraway spice
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
Turmeric Caraway spice
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
23%
Turmeric
40%
Caraway spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
205%
Caraway spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice 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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.