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Spread vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spread and Turmeric?

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 860% higher.
  • Turmeric contains less Sodium.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 Selenium +56.5%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +6862%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.8%
Contains more Potassium +1790.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +76053.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Selenium +56.5%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +6862%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.8%
Contains more Potassium +1790.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +76053.8%

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.
Spread
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +737.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +737.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +433.5%
Contains more Water +369.1%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +462.3%
Contains more Other +154.7%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 Fats +433.5%
Contains more Water +369.1%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +462.3%
Contains more Other +154.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1589.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1589.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 7.66g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 17.34g 3.25g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 235kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 0g 3.21g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 12mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.79mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 8mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 59mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 110mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 1013mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 1.02mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.13mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.026mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 9.7µg 6.2µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.058mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 1.35mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.107mg Spread
Folate 2µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.334mg 0.33mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.6mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.663mg 0.38mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg 0.14mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.356mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.279mg 0.15mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Spread
Saturated Fat 5.977g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 0.449g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.756g Spread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
30%
Spread
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 986mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.