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Sugar substitute vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sugar substitute and Turmeric

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 860% more.
  • Sugar substitute has 21 times more Sodium than Turmeric. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Turmeric has 27mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Contains more Calcium +423.2%
Contains more Iron +34275%
Contains more Magnesium +3366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3637.5%
Contains more Potassium +5233.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +11150%
Contains more Copper +18471.4%
Contains more Manganese +89900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +423.2%
Contains more Iron +34275%
Contains more Magnesium +3366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3637.5%
Contains more Potassium +5233.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +11150%
Contains more Copper +18471.4%
Contains more Manganese +89900%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +613.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +613.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Protein +369.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +40.6%
Contains more Other +75.7%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Protein +369.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +40.6%
Contains more Other +75.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +186.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +186.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 44.44g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 84.77g 67.14g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 312kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0g 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 4.03g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 0.6g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 879mg 168mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 6mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 8mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 39mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 572mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.04mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.007mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.022mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 1.838g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g Turmeric
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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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Sugar substitute
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.