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Jackfruit vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between jackfruit and turmeric?

  • Jackfruit is higher in vitamin B6, yet turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 859% more.
  • Jackfruit has 3 times more vitamin B6 than turmeric. While jackfruit has 0.329mg of vitamin B6, turmeric has only 0.107mg.
  • The glycemic index of turmeric is lower.

We used Jackfruit, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 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 less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +617.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +364.3%
Contains more IronIron +23813%
Contains more CopperCopper +1610.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3361.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1323.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45946.5%

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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 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 +1857.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 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 +471.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +462.8%
Contains more FatsFats +407.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +188.8%
Contains more OtherOther +661.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 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 -89.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +189.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +704.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 46% 45%
Starch: 1.47 g
Sucrose: 0.42 g
Glucose: 9.48 g
Fructose: 9.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +2394.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1942.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +466.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Jackfruit Turmeric
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.043mg 19.8mg 859%
Iron 0.23mg 55mg 685%
Copper 0.076mg 1.3mg 136%
Fiber 1.5g 22.7g 85%
Potassium 448mg 2080mg 48%
Magnesium 29mg 208mg 43%
Zinc 0.13mg 4.5mg 40%
Phosphorus 21mg 299mg 40%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 4.43mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.107mg 17%
Protein 1.72g 9.68g 16%
Carbs 23.25g 67.14g 15%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 0.7mg 14%
Calcium 24mg 168mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Calories 95kcal 312kcal 11%
Fructose 9.19g 0.45g 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.195g 1.838g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.542mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.756g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.058mg 4%
Fats 0.64g 3.25g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.35mg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 2mg 27mg 1%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 0.449g 1%
Folate 24µg 20µg 1%
Net carbs 21.75g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 19.08g 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.103mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.069mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.081g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit 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
17%
Jackfruit
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.643g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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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