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Spaghetti vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spaghetti and turmeric

  • Spaghetti has more selenium; however, turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 847% higher.
  • Turmeric has 4 times less selenium than spaghetti. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, while turmeric has 6.2µg.
  • Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 -96.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +325.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1055.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4627.3%
Contains more IronIron +10900%
Contains more CopperCopper +1200%
Contains more ZincZinc +782.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6049.1%

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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +668.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +383.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.9%
Contains more FatsFats +249.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2428.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +242.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 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 MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2544.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +850%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1400%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Spaghetti 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 Spaghetti Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.322mg 19.8mg 847%
Iron 0.5mg 55mg 681%
Copper 0.1mg 1.3mg 133%
Fiber 1.8g 22.7g 84%
Potassium 44mg 2080mg 60%
Magnesium 18mg 208mg 45%
Selenium 26.4µg 6.2µg 37%
Zinc 0.51mg 4.5mg 36%
Phosphorus 58mg 299mg 34%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 4.43mg 29%
Calcium 7mg 168mg 16%
Carbs 30.86g 67.14g 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.4µg 11%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.15mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.542mg 9%
Protein 5.8g 9.68g 8%
Choline 6.4mg 49.2mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.176g 1.838g 8%
Calories 158kcal 312kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.35mg 6%
Fats 0.93g 3.25g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.107mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.058mg 3%
Folate 7µg 20µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.756g 3%
Fructose 0.03g 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 0.449g 1%
Sodium 1mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
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 - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.662g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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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