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Fennel seeds vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fennel seeds and turmeric

  • Fennel seeds have more calcium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, while turmeric has more manganese, iron, and copper.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 577% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 7 times less calcium than fennel seeds. Fennel seeds contain 1196mg of calcium, while turmeric contains 168mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, fennel seed 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 275% 359% 149% 695% 356% 101% 209% 11% 852% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +611.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more IronIron +196.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203.1%

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 70% 2.3% 0% 0% 102% 81% 113% 0% 108% 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 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +603.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 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 +63.2%
Contains more FatsFats +357.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.4%
Contains more WaterWater +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 82% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.48 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.69 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 -73.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2107.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel seeds Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 6.533mg 19.8mg 577%
Iron 18.54mg 55mg 456%
Calcium 1196mg 168mg 103%
Fiber 39.8g 22.7g 68%
Magnesium 385mg 208mg 42%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Vitamin B3 6.05mg 1.35mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.408mg 0.058mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.107mg 28%
Phosphorus 487mg 299mg 27%
Copper 1.067mg 1.3mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.91g 0.449g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0.7mg 23%
Fats 14.87g 3.25g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.353mg 0.15mg 16%
Protein 15.8g 9.68g 12%
Potassium 1694mg 2080mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Zinc 3.7mg 4.5mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.48g 1.838g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.69g 0.756g 6%
Carbs 52.29g 67.14g 5%
Folate 20µg 5%
Sodium 88mg 27mg 3%
Calories 345kcal 312kcal 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Net carbs 12.49g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.602mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.695mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.996mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.758mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.647mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.915mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 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
Fennel seeds 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
37%
Fennel seeds
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
Fennel seeds
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.