Biscuit vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are biscuits and turmeric different?
- Biscuits are higher in vitamin B1 and selenium; however, turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 844% higher.
- Biscuits contain 21 times more sodium than turmeric. While biscuits contain 580mg of sodium, turmeric contains only 27mg.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index (0) than biscuits (44).
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +214.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1055.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1619% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1796.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1485.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +733.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5138.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +513.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +401.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +124.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1443.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +450.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 19.8mg | 844% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 55mg | 651% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 1.3mg | 135% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 22.7g | 85% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 2080mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 208mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 4.5mg | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.058mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 27mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 6.2µg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.756g | 23% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 3.25g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 299mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.449g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 1.838g | 11% |
| Folate | 61µg | 20µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.35mg | 10% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 67.14g | 8% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 168mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 9.68g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.542mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 312kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
575%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.