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Durian vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between durian and turmeric

  • Durian has more vitamin B1 and vitamin C; however, turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 847% more than durian.
  • Turmeric contains 28 times less vitamin C than durian. Durian contains 19.7mg of vitamin C, while turmeric contains 0.7mg.
  • The glycemic index of durian is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Durian, raw or frozen 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.
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 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 -92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +593.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +377.1%
Contains more IronIron +12690.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +528%
Contains more ZincZinc +1507.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +666.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5992.3%

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.
Durian
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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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 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 +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +544.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 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 +64%
Contains more WaterWater +405.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +558.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.8%
Contains more OtherOther +532.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.325mg 19.8mg 847%
Iron 0.43mg 55mg 682%
Copper 0.207mg 1.3mg 121%
Fiber 3.8g 22.7g 76%
Potassium 436mg 2080mg 48%
Magnesium 30mg 208mg 42%
Zinc 0.28mg 4.5mg 38%
Phosphorus 39mg 299mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.058mg 26%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.7mg 21%
Protein 1.47g 9.68g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.107mg 16%
Calcium 6mg 168mg 16%
Carbs 27.09g 67.14g 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 8%
Calories 147kcal 312kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.542mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 5%
Folate 36µg 20µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.15mg 4%
Fats 5.33g 3.25g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 1.35mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 2mg 27mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 1%
Net carbs 23.29g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Durian 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
26%
Durian
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
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 - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.