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Sweet and sour vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sweet and sour and turmeric

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and calcium in turmeric is higher than in sweet and sour.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 828% more than sweet and sour.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1580%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2001%
Contains more IronIron +26090.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1545.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +4900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2501.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
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 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +621.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6600%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +1950%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 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 +369%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3485.2%
Contains more FatsFats +16150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +480.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet and sour Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.761mg 19.8mg 828%
Iron 0.21mg 55mg 685%
Copper 0.079mg 1.3mg 136%
Fiber 0.1g 22.7g 90%
Potassium 99mg 2080mg 58%
Magnesium 8mg 208mg 48%
Phosphorus 7mg 299mg 42%
Zinc 0.09mg 4.5mg 40%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 4.43mg 29%
Protein 0.27g 9.68g 19%
Calcium 10mg 168mg 16%
Sodium 371mg 27mg 15%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.15mg 10%
Carbs 38.22g 67.14g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.542mg 9%
Choline 2.4mg 49.2mg 9%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0.7mg 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.838g 8%
Calories 150kcal 312kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 0.187mg 1.35mg 7%
Fats 0.02g 3.25g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.756g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.107mg 4%
Folate 8µg 20µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.058mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.449g 1%
Net carbs 38.12g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 18.75g 3.21g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 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
Sweet and sour 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
6%
Sweet and sour
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Sweet and sour
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.