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Cocoa bean vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cocoa bean and turmeric different?

  • Cocoa bean is higher in copper, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 698% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains 4 times more saturated fat than turmeric. While cocoa bean contains 7.76g of saturated fat, turmeric contains only 1.838g.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
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 +128.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.4%
Contains more IronIron +254.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +429.8%

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4330%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +458.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +331.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.107mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 ProteinProtein +87%
Contains more FatsFats +303.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.2%
Contains more WaterWater +375.9%
~equal in Other ~7.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 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 +877.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 3.737mg 19.8mg 698%
Iron 15.52mg 55mg 494%
Copper 3.607mg 1.3mg 256%
Magnesium 476mg 208mg 64%
Phosphorus 728mg 299mg 61%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 4.43mg 29%
Fiber 29.8g 22.7g 28%
Saturated fat 7.76g 1.838g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.15mg 24%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Protein 18.1g 9.68g 17%
Zinc 6.37mg 4.5mg 17%
Fats 13.1g 3.25g 15%
Selenium 13.2µg 6.2µg 13%
Potassium 2509mg 2080mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 0.449g 10%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 13.4µg 9%
Choline 11.4mg 49.2mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 1.35mg 7%
Calcium 111mg 168mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.542mg 6%
Calories 220kcal 312kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.058mg 4%
Folate 32µg 20µg 3%
Carbs 58.3g 67.14g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.756g 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.107mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 3.21g N/A
Sodium 19mg 27mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
20%
Cocoa bean
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.922g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.