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Turmeric vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turmeric and American cheese?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium, yet American cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 859% higher.
  • Turmeric contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 Iron +8630.2%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Potassium +1475.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +80.7%
Contains more Copper +2726.1%
Contains more Manganese +48192.7%
Contains more Calcium +522%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.4%
Contains more Selenium +225.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +8630.2%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Potassium +1475.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +80.7%
Contains more Copper +2726.1%
Contains more Manganese +48192.7%
Contains more Calcium +522%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.4%
Contains more Selenium +225.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1676.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1676.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1714.6%
Contains more Protein +87.3%
Contains more Fats +878.2%
Contains more Water +208.2%
Equal in Other - 6.77
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +1714.6%
Contains more Protein +87.3%
Contains more Fats +878.2%
Contains more Water +208.2%
Equal in Other - 6.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1734.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.1%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1734.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 3.7g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 3.25g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 67.14g 3.7g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 371kcal American cheese
Fructose 0.45g 0g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 22.7g 0g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 55mg 0.63mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 26mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 2080mg 132mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 1671mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 2.49mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.046mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.041mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.8mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.015mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.076mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.403mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.054mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 8µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 13.4µg 2.6µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.33mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.81mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.38mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.14mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.66mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.15mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 1.144g Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 18.057g Turmeric
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0.001g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric American cheese
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
23%
Turmeric
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 1644mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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