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Gooseberry vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between gooseberries and turmeric

  • Gooseberries have more vitamin C; however, turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 855% more than gooseberries.
  • Turmeric has 40 times less vitamin C than gooseberries. Gooseberries have 27.7mg of vitamin C, while turmeric has 0.7mg.
  • Gooseberries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gooseberries is 15, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Gooseberries, raw 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 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
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 -96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1980%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +572%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +950.5%
Contains more IronIron +17641.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1007.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +933.3%

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.
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 92% 5% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 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 +3857.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1097.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 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 WaterWater +583.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1000%
Contains more FatsFats +460.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +559.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1344.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.317 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 -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +780.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gooseberry Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.144mg 19.8mg 855%
Iron 0.31mg 55mg 684%
Copper 0.07mg 1.3mg 137%
Fiber 4.3g 22.7g 74%
Potassium 198mg 2080mg 55%
Magnesium 10mg 208mg 47%
Zinc 0.12mg 4.5mg 40%
Phosphorus 27mg 299mg 39%
Vitamin C 27.7mg 0.7mg 30%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 4.43mg 27%
Carbs 10.18g 67.14g 19%
Protein 0.88g 9.68g 18%
Calcium 25mg 168mg 14%
Calories 44kcal 312kcal 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.2µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.15mg 9%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.038g 1.838g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.35mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.286mg 0.542mg 5%
Folate 6µg 20µg 4%
Fats 0.58g 3.25g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.317g 0.756g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.058mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.107mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 1mg 27mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 0.449g 1%
Net carbs 5.88g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Gooseberry 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
13%
Gooseberry
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Gooseberry
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 - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.