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Black turtle bean vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Black turtle bean and Turmeric different?

  • Black turtle bean is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 817% higher.
  • Black turtle bean contains 22 times more Folate than Turmeric. While Black turtle bean contains 444µg of Folate, Turmeric contains only 20µg.

Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground are the varieties 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.
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
2
:
8
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Iron +532.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains more Zinc +104.5%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +1880%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%
Equal in Calcium - 168
Black turtle bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 327% 115% 189% 133% 2% 60% 334% 131% 18%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Iron +532.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains more Zinc +104.5%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +1880%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%
Equal in Calcium - 168

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.
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
7
:
3
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Folate +2120%
Contains more Vitamin E +2009.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +139.3%
Black turtle bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 334% 0% 14%
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 B1 +1451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Folate +2120%
Contains more Vitamin E +2009.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +139.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
1
:
4
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Fats +261.1%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +96.7%
Equal in Carbs - 67.14
Black turtle bean
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 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 Protein +119.5%
Contains more Fats +261.1%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +96.7%
Equal in Carbs - 67.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%
Black turtle bean
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.387 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black turtle bean Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 47.75g 44.44g Black turtle bean
Protein 21.25g 9.68g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.9g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 63.25g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 339kcal 312kcal Black turtle bean
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 2.12g 3.21g Black turtle bean
Fiber 15.5g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 160mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 8.7mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 160mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 440mg 299mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 1500mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 9mg 27mg Black turtle bean
Zinc 2.2mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 1mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 1mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 3.2µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Black turtle bean
Vitamin E 0.21mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.058mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.15mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 1.35mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.542mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.107mg Black turtle bean
Folate 444µg 20µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 5.6µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.17mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.894mg 0.33mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.47mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 1.697mg 0.81mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 1.459mg 0.38mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.32mg 0.14mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.53mg Black turtle bean
Valine 1.112mg 0.66mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.592mg 0.15mg Black turtle bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.232g 1.838g Black turtle bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.078g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Black turtle bean
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean 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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.