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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 have 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% 8.1% 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 Opinion
Calories 345kcal 312kcal Fennel seeds
Protein 15.8g 9.68g Fennel seeds
Fats 14.87g 3.25g Fennel seeds
Vitamin C 21mg 0.7mg Fennel seeds
Net carbs 12.49g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 52.29g 67.14g Turmeric
Magnesium 385mg 208mg Fennel seeds
Calcium 1196mg 168mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 1694mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 18.54mg 55mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Fennel seeds
Fiber 39.8g 22.7g Fennel seeds
Copper 1.067mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 3.7mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 487mg 299mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 88mg 27mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 135IU 0IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fennel seeds
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 6.533mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.408mg 0.058mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.353mg 0.15mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 6.05mg 1.35mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.107mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Fennel seeds
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 0.48g 1.838g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 9.91g 0.449g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.69g 0.756g Fennel seeds
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.17mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.602mg 0.33mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.695mg 0.47mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.996mg 0.81mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.758mg 0.38mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.301mg 0.14mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.647mg 0.53mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.915mg 0.66mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.331mg 0.15mg Fennel seeds
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.