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Custard apple vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are custard apple and turmeric different?

  • Custard apple is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, turmeric is richer in iron, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for turmeric is 679% higher.
  • Custard apple contains 27 times more vitamin C than turmeric. While custard apple contains 19.2mg of vitamin C, turmeric contains only 0.7mg.
  • Custard apple has less saturated fat.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index (0) than custard apple (54).

Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw 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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1055.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +444.5%
Contains more IronIron +7646.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1323.8%

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +2642.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +301.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 WaterWater +456.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +469.4%
Contains more FatsFats +441.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.4%
Contains more OtherOther +608%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 861%
Iron 0.71mg 55mg 679%
Copper 1.3mg 144%
Fiber 2.4g 22.7g 81%
Potassium 382mg 2080mg 50%
Magnesium 18mg 208mg 45%
Zinc 4.5mg 41%
Phosphorus 21mg 299mg 40%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 0.7mg 21%
Protein 1.7g 9.68g 16%
Carbs 25.2g 67.14g 14%
Calcium 30mg 168mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Calories 101kcal 312kcal 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.107mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.542mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.231g 1.838g 7%
Folate 20µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.35mg 5%
Fats 0.6g 3.25g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.15mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.058mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 4mg 27mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 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
Custard apple 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
14%
Custard apple
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.607g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.