Oatmeal vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between oatmeal and turmeric?
- Oatmeal is richer in vitamin B1, yet turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 837% higher.
- Oatmeal has 4 times more vitamin B1 than turmeric. Oatmeal has 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while turmeric has 0.058mg.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index than oatmeal.
We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Spices, turmeric, ground types in this comparison.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3309.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +822.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1869.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +625.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3448.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +348.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +946.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +553.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +308.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +475.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1142.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +720.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 19.8mg | 837% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 55mg | 613% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 1.3mg | 137% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 22.7g | 84% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 2080mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 208mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 4.5mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 299mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 4.43mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 67.14g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.058mg | 17% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 9.68g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.107mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 312kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 13.4µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.35mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 168mg | 9% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 49.2mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 1.838g | 7% |
| Folate | 44µg | 20µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.542mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Fats | 1.36g | 3.25g | 3% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 6.2µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.756g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.449g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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575%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal 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 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.