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Fast food vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fast food and Turmeric

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin E.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 845% more than Fast food.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 SeleniumSelenium +227.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +670.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +955.8%
Contains more IronIron +1697.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +974.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5446.2%

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 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +446.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1065.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +173.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +43%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.542mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +70.7%
Contains more FatsFats +269.5%
Contains more WaterWater +199.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.1%
Contains more OtherOther +365.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +976.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +439.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +404.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food 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 Fast food Turmeric Opinion
Calories 297kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Protein 16.52g 9.68g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 3.25g Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Net carbs 29.8g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 31.5g 67.14g Turmeric
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 208mg Turmeric
Calcium 62mg 168mg Turmeric
Potassium 197mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 3.06mg 55mg Turmeric
Sugar 4.88g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 1.7g 22.7g Turmeric
Copper 0.121mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 2.52mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 299mg Turmeric
Sodium 331mg 27mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 20.3µg 6.2µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.058mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.15mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.35mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.107mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 80µg 20µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.056g Turmeric
Choline 34.4mg 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 4.493g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.449g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.756g Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.46mg 0.33mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.47mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.81mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.38mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.14mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.53mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.66mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.15mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.45g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.

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