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Caper vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caper and Turmeric?

  • Turmeric is richer than Caper in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 857% more.
  • Caper has 87 times more Sodium than Turmeric. While Caper has 2348mg of Sodium, Turmeric has only 27mg.

We used Capers, canned and Spices, turmeric, ground types 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.
Caper
0
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Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +3193.4%
Contains more Magnesium +530.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2890%
Contains more Potassium +5100%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +1306.3%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Manganese +25284.6%
Contains more Selenium +416.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +3193.4%
Contains more Magnesium +530.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2890%
Contains more Potassium +5100%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +1306.3%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Manganese +25284.6%
Contains more Selenium +416.7%

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.
Caper
4
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +514.3%
Contains more Folate +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1907.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
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 C +514.3%
Contains more Folate +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1907.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
2
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Contains more Water +552.5%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Contains more Protein +310.2%
Contains more Fats +277.9%
Contains more Carbs +1273%
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 Water +552.5%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Contains more Protein +310.2%
Contains more Fats +277.9%
Contains more Carbs +1273%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +612.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.7%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +612.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 2.36g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0.86g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 4.89g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 23kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 0.41g 3.21g Caper
Fiber 3.2g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 40mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 1.67mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 33mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 10mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 40mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 2348mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.32mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.374mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.078mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 1.2µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 138IU 0IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0.7mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 23µg 20µg Caper
Vitamin K 24.6µg 13.4µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Caper
Saturated Fat 0.233g 1.838g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 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
Caper Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Caper
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 2321mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.