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Beer vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beer and turmeric?

  • Beer has less manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and calcium than turmeric.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 861% higher.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index than beer.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 -85.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7603.7%
Contains more IronIron +274900%
Contains more CopperCopper +25900%
Contains more ZincZinc +44900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2035.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +933.3%

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.
Beer
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1222%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +387.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 +615.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2004.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1791.3%
Contains more OtherOther +75.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Turmeric
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Beer Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.008mg 19.8mg 861%
Iron 0.02mg 55mg 687%
Copper 0.005mg 1.3mg 144%
Fiber 0g 22.7g 91%
Potassium 27mg 2080mg 60%
Magnesium 6mg 208mg 48%
Zinc 0.01mg 4.5mg 41%
Phosphorus 14mg 299mg 41%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.43mg 30%
Carbs 3.55g 67.14g 21%
Protein 0.46g 9.68g 18%
Calcium 4mg 168mg 16%
Calories 43kcal 312kcal 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.15mg 10%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.2µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.542mg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.838g 8%
Choline 10.1mg 49.2mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 1.35mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.756g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.107mg 5%
Fats 0g 3.25g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.058mg 4%
Folate 6µg 20µg 4%
Sodium 4mg 27mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.45g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.449g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
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 - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.