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Turmeric vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turmeric and Vanilla extract

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Calcium in Turmeric is higher than in Vanilla extract.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 851% more than Vanilla extract.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Vanilla extract.

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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
9
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Calcium +1427.3%
Contains more Iron +45733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +4883.3%
Contains more Potassium +1305.4%
Contains more Zinc +3990.9%
Contains more Copper +1705.6%
Contains more Manganese +8508.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1427.3%
Contains more Iron +45733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +4883.3%
Contains more Potassium +1305.4%
Contains more Zinc +3990.9%
Contains more Copper +1705.6%
Contains more Manganese +8508.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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
9
:
0
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vanilla extract
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
3
:
2
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Protein +16033.3%
Contains more Fats +5316.7%
Contains more Carbs +430.8%
Contains more Water +309.2%
Contains more Other +389.4%
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
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +16033.3%
Contains more Fats +5316.7%
Contains more Carbs +430.8%
Contains more Water +309.2%
Contains more Other +389.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4390%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4390%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 12.65g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 0.06g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.06g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 12.65g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 288kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 12.65g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 0g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 11mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.12mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 12mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 6mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 148mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 4.5mg 0.11mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.072mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.23mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.011mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.095mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.425mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.035mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.026mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 0µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.01g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.004g 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
Turmeric Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.828g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.