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Turmeric vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turmeric and Fennel seeds

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, and Copper, while Fennel seeds has more Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 577% higher.
  • Fennel seeds contain 3 times less Iron than Turmeric. Turmeric contains 55mg of Iron, while Fennel seeds contain 18.54mg.

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

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

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
4
:
6
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
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%
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%
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%
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
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
3
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Water +45.9%
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +357.5%
Contains more Other +16.2%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Water +45.9%
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +357.5%
Contains more Other +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
0
:
3
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2107.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Fennel seeds
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.69 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.
Turmeric Fennel seeds
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 Turmeric Fennel seeds Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 12.49g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 15.8g Fennel seeds
Fats 3.25g 14.87g Fennel seeds
Carbs 67.14g 52.29g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 345kcal Fennel seeds
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Fennel seeds
Fiber 22.7g 39.8g Fennel seeds
Calcium 168mg 1196mg Fennel seeds
Iron 55mg 18.54mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 299mg 487mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 2080mg 1694mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 88mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 3.7mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 1.067mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 6.533mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 135IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fennel seeds
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.408mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.353mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 6.05mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.47mg Fennel seeds
Folate 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.33mg 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.81mg 0.996mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.38mg 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.14mg 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.66mg 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.15mg 0.331mg Fennel seeds
Trans Fat 0.056g Fennel seeds
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.48g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 9.91g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.69g 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
Turmeric Fennel seeds
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%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
301%
Fennel seeds

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.