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Table salt vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Table salt and Turmeric

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin E in Turmeric is higher than in Table salt.
  • Table salt covers your daily Sodium needs 1684% more than Turmeric.
  • Turmeric contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salt, table 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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 +20700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25900%
Contains more IronIron +16566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6100%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +1309.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6325%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Turmeric Opinion
Calories 0kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Protein 0g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0g 3.25g Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Net carbs 0g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 0g 67.14g Turmeric
Magnesium 1mg 208mg Turmeric
Calcium 24mg 168mg Turmeric
Potassium 8mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 0.33mg 55mg Turmeric
Sugar 0g 3.21g Table salt
Fiber 0g 22.7g Turmeric
Copper 0.03mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.1mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 0mg 299mg Turmeric
Sodium 38758mg 27mg Turmeric
Vitamin E 0mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.1mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 0.1µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Vitamin K 0µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 0µg 20µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Table salt
Choline 0mg 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 0g 1.838g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.756g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0mg 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
Table salt Turmeric
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Table salt
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 38731mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.