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Apple vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple and Turmeric?

  • Apple has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Calcium than Turmeric.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 859% higher.

We used Apples, raw, with skin and Spices, turmeric, ground types in this comparison.

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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.
Apple
Apple
1
:
9
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +45733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4060%
Contains more Phosphorus +2618.2%
Contains more Potassium +1843.9%
Contains more Zinc +11150%
Contains more Copper +4714.8%
Contains more Manganese +56471.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +45733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4060%
Contains more Phosphorus +2618.2%
Contains more Potassium +1843.9%
Contains more Zinc +11150%
Contains more Copper +4714.8%
Contains more Manganese +56471.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
Apple
2
:
8
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1383.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +788.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +509.1%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1383.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +788.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +509.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
1
:
4
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Water +565.8%
Contains more Protein +3623.1%
Contains more Fats +1811.8%
Contains more Carbs +386.2%
Contains more Other +3440%
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 +3623.1%
Contains more Fats +1811.8%
Contains more Carbs +386.2%
Contains more Other +3440%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
1
:
2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6314.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1382.4%
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6314.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1382.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
3
:
1
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +539.5%
Contains more Fructose +1211.1%
Contains more Sucrose +15%
Apple
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Turmeric
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +539.5%
Contains more Fructose +1211.1%
Contains more Sucrose +15%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 0.26g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0.17g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 13.81g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 52kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g 0.45g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 2.4g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 6mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.12mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 5mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 11mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 107mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 1mg 27mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.027mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.035mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0.7mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 3µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 2.2µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.006mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.013mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.012mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.001mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.012mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.005mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 1.838g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 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
Apple 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
5%
Apple
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.