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Mangosteen vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mangosteen and turmeric

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B5 in turmeric is higher than in mangosteen.
  • Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 856% more than mangosteen.
  • Mangosteen has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mangosteen is 58, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack 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 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 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 -74.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4233.3%
Contains more IronIron +18233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1784.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2042.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3637.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19311.8%

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 9.7% 0.67% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 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 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1593.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +494.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.058mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 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 +529.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2261%
Contains more FatsFats +460.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.9%
Contains more OtherOther +4325%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mangosteen Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.102mg 19.8mg 856%
Iron 0.3mg 55mg 684%
Copper 0.069mg 1.3mg 137%
Fiber 1.8g 22.7g 84%
Potassium 48mg 2080mg 60%
Magnesium 13mg 208mg 46%
Phosphorus 8mg 299mg 42%
Zinc 0.21mg 4.5mg 39%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Protein 0.41g 9.68g 19%
Carbs 17.91g 67.14g 16%
Calcium 12mg 168mg 16%
Calories 73kcal 312kcal 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.542mg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.107mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.35mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 5%
Fats 0.58g 3.25g 4%
Folate 31µg 20µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0.7mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 7mg 27mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 1%
Net carbs 16.11g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.058mg 0%
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
Mangosteen 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
5%
Mangosteen
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mangosteen
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.