Black pepper vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Black pepper and Turmeric
- Black pepper has more Vitamin K, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Turmeric has more Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin E, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Turmeric covers your daily need of Iron 566% more than Black pepper.
- Black pepper contains 12 times more Vitamin K than Turmeric. While Black pepper contains 163.7µg of Vitamin K, Turmeric contains only 13.4µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, black 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +278.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1121.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +326% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +335.4% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
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Protein
~9.68g
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Fats
~3.25g
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Carbs
~67.14g
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Water
~12.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
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 | -24.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +64.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
0.24 g
Fructose:
0.23 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.15 g
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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +11800% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +58.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +95.7% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 251kcal | 312kcal |
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| Protein | 10.39g | 9.68g |
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| Fats | 3.26g | 3.25g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 38.65g | 44.44g |
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| Carbs | 63.95g | 67.14g |
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| Magnesium | 171mg | 208mg |
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| Calcium | 443mg | 168mg |
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| Potassium | 1329mg | 2080mg |
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| Iron | 9.71mg | 55mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g | 3.21g |
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| Fiber | 25.3g | 22.7g |
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| Copper | 1.33mg | 1.3mg |
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| Zinc | 1.19mg | 4.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 158mg | 299mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 547IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 4.43mg |
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 19.8mg |
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| Selenium | 4.9µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 1.35mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 0.542mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 13.4µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 20µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 11.3mg | 49.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.392g | 1.838g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.739g | 0.449g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 0.756g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.17mg |
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| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.33mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0.47mg |
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| Leucine | 1.014mg | 0.81mg |
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| Lysine | 0.244mg | 0.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.53mg |
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| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.66mg |
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| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.15mg |
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| Fructose | 0.23g | 0.45g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.081g |
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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
56%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
575%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.446g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.