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Cereal vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cereal and Turmeric

  • Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, while Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 827% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Calcium +1580%
Contains more Iron +61.5%
Contains more Magnesium +994.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.3%
Contains more Potassium +1881%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Copper +848.9%
Contains more Manganese +2406.3%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Calcium +1580%
Contains more Iron +61.5%
Contains more Magnesium +994.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.3%
Contains more Potassium +1881%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Copper +848.9%
Contains more Manganese +2406.3%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2

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.
Cereal
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10741.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2480%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2094.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5494.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +5437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
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 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10741.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2480%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2094.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5494.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +5437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Fats +200.9%
Contains more Water +239.9%
Contains more Other +217.5%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Fats +200.9%
Contains more Water +239.9%
Contains more Other +217.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.6%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +309.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +40.7%
Contains more Fructose +73.1%
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 12% 14%
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 Sucrose +309.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +40.7%
Contains more Fructose +73.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 44.44g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 1.08g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 86.85g 67.14g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 312kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 10.35g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 1.4g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 10mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 34.06mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 19mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 77mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 105mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 795mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 7.6mg 4.5mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.79mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.3µg 6.2µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2792IU 0IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 0µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0.7mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.058mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.15mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 1.35mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.107mg Cereal
Folate 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 0µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.241mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.767mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.113mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.13mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.344mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.162mg 0.15mg Cereal
Trans Fat 0.056g Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 1.838g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cereal 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
393%
Cereal
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.578g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal 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.

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. 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.