Garlic vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are garlic and turmeric different?
- Garlic is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, while turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E.
- Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 788% more than garlic.
- Garlic contains 45 times more vitamin C than turmeric. Garlic contains 31.2mg of vitamin C, while turmeric contains 0.7mg.
- Garlic has a higher glycemic index (30) than turmeric (0).
Garlic, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground types were 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +129% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +732% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +418.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3135.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +334.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +287.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1084.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1054.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +688.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +355.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +550% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +372% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3981.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.672mg | 19.8mg | 788% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 55mg | 666% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 1.3mg | 111% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.107mg | 87% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 22.7g | 82% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 2080mg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 208mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 0.7mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 4.5mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 4.43mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 299mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 6.2µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.058mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 67.14g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 13.4µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 1.838g | 8% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 312kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 9.68g | 7% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 49.2mg | 5% |
| Folate | 3µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.35mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 3.25g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.756g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 181mg | 168mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.449g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.542mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 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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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
575%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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.