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Lime vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lime and Turmeric

  • Lime has more Vitamin C, however, Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 861% more.
  • Lime has 42 times more Vitamin C than Turmeric. Lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C, while Turmeric has 0.7mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Limes, 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.
Lime
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
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 +3366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +409.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1939.2%
Contains more IronIron +9066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +3990.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1561.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%

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.
Lime
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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 97% 3% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
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 +4057.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1913.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +864.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 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 +586.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1282.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +537%
Contains more OtherOther +2260%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
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23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2263.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1274.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lime 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 Lime Turmeric Opinion
Calories 30kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Protein 0.7g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0.2g 3.25g Turmeric
Vitamin C 29.1mg 0.7mg Lime
Net carbs 7.74g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 10.54g 67.14g Turmeric
Magnesium 6mg 208mg Turmeric
Calcium 33mg 168mg Turmeric
Potassium 102mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 0.6mg 55mg Turmeric
Sugar 1.69g 3.21g Lime
Fiber 2.8g 22.7g Turmeric
Copper 0.065mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.11mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 18mg 299mg Turmeric
Sodium 2mg 27mg Lime
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Lime
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.22mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.008mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 0.4µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Vitamin K 0.6µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 8µg 20µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Lime
Choline 5.1mg 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 0.022g 1.838g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.756g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.014mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.002mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
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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is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
12%
Lime
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
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 - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime 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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.