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Rosemary vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rosemary and Turmeric?

  • Rosemary is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 819% higher.
  • Rosemary has 31 times more Vitamin C than Turmeric. Rosemary has 21.8mg of Vitamin C, while Turmeric has 0.7mg.

We used Rosemary, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 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 more CalciumCalcium +88.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.4%
Contains more IronIron +727.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +331.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +383.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1962.5%
~equal in Sodium ~27mg

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 73% 175% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 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 +3014.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214%
Contains more FolateFolate +445%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 FatsFats +80.3%
Contains more WaterWater +427.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +224.3%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +158.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Turmeric Opinion
Calories 131kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Protein 3.31g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 5.86g 3.25g Rosemary
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0.7mg Rosemary
Net carbs 6.6g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 20.7g 67.14g Turmeric
Magnesium 91mg 208mg Turmeric
Calcium 317mg 168mg Rosemary
Potassium 668mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 6.65mg 55mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 22.7g Turmeric
Copper 0.301mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.93mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 66mg 299mg Turmeric
Sodium 26mg 27mg Rosemary
Vitamin A 2924IU 0IU Rosemary
Vitamin A 146µg 0µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.96mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.15mg Rosemary
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.542mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.107mg Rosemary
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 109µg 20µg Rosemary
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Rosemary
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 2.838g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 0.449g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.756g Rosemary
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.136mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.249mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.143mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.047mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.165mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.066mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary 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
40%
Rosemary
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.