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Cheesecake vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheesecake and turmeric

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E in turmeric is higher than in cheesecake.
  • Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 855% more than cheesecake.
  • Turmeric has 5 times less saturated fat than cheesecake. Cheesecake has 9.921g of saturated fat, while turmeric has 1.838g.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheesecake is 50, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +1790.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +229.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2211.1%
Contains more IronIron +8630.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +6400%
Contains more ZincZinc +782.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14042.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%

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.
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +691.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +204.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.542mg
~equal in Choline ~49.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +592.3%
Contains more WaterWater +254.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.3%
Contains more OtherOther +686.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1822.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.14mg 19.8mg 855%
Iron 0.63mg 55mg 680%
Copper 0.02mg 1.3mg 142%
Fiber 0.4g 22.7g 89%
Potassium 90mg 2080mg 59%
Magnesium 11mg 208mg 47%
Saturated fat 9.921g 1.838g 37%
Zinc 0.51mg 4.5mg 36%
Fats 22.5g 3.25g 30%
Phosphorus 93mg 299mg 29%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4.43mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0.449g 20%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Sodium 438mg 27mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg 18%
Carbs 25.5g 67.14g 14%
Calcium 51mg 168mg 12%
Protein 5.5g 9.68g 8%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 13.4µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.35mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.756g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.107mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.058mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Selenium 5.2µg 6.2µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.542mg 1%
Choline 45.9mg 49.2mg 1%
Folate 18µg 20µg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Calories 321kcal 312kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.