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Banana vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bananas and turmeric

  • Bananas have more vitamin B6, while turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 849% more than bananas.
  • Bananas contain 3 times more vitamin B6 than turmeric. While bananas contain 0.367mg of vitamin B6, turmeric contains only 0.107mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of bananas is 48.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bananas, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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.
Banana
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +670.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +481%
Contains more IronIron +21053.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1259.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +520%

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.
Banana
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 1% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +243%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4330%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2580%
Contains more CholineCholine +402%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~20µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
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23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
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 WaterWater +483%
Contains more ProteinProtein +788.1%
Contains more FatsFats +884.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194%
Contains more OtherOther +753%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
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52% 15% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1303.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +935.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
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31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1210.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +977.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~2.38g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Banana 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 Banana Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.27mg 19.8mg 849%
Iron 0.26mg 55mg 684%
Copper 0.078mg 1.3mg 136%
Fiber 2.6g 22.7g 80%
Potassium 358mg 2080mg 51%
Magnesium 27mg 208mg 43%
Zinc 0.15mg 4.5mg 40%
Phosphorus 22mg 299mg 40%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 4.43mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.107mg 20%
Protein 1.09g 9.68g 17%
Calcium 5mg 168mg 16%
Carbs 22.84g 67.14g 15%
Calories 89kcal 312kcal 11%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 1µg 6.2µg 9%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0.7mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.112g 1.838g 8%
Choline 9.8mg 49.2mg 7%
Fructose 4.85g 0.45g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.15mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.756g 5%
Fats 0.33g 3.25g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 1.35mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.542mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.058mg 2%
Starch 5.38g 2%
Sodium 1mg 27mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.449g 1%
Net carbs 20.24g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 12.23g 3.21g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Folate 20µg 20µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana Turmeric
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Banana
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.726g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.

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