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Turmeric vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turmeric and Avocado

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin E , however, Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 855% more than Avocado.
  • Avocado has 100 times less Iron than Turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Avocado has 0.55mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 +1300%
Contains more Iron +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +617.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +328.9%
Contains more Zinc +603.1%
Contains more Copper +584.2%
Contains more Manganese +13843.7%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
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 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +617.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +328.9%
Contains more Zinc +603.1%
Contains more Copper +584.2%
Contains more Manganese +13843.7%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%

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 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.2%
Contains more Folate +305%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.7%
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 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin E +114%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.2%
Contains more Folate +305%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +384%
Contains more Carbs +687.1%
Contains more Other +348.1%
Contains more Fats +351.1%
Contains more Water +469.9%
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
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +384%
Contains more Carbs +687.1%
Contains more Other +348.1%
Contains more Fats +351.1%
Contains more Water +469.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2082.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.2%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2082.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +3866.7%
Contains more Fructose +275%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.37
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
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +3866.7%
Contains more Fructose +275%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.37

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 1.83g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 2g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 67.14g 8.53g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 160kcal Turmeric
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.45g 0.12g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 22.7g 6.7g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 12mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 29mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 52mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 485mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 4.5mg 0.64mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.19mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.142mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.4µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 4.43mg 2.07mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.13mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 20µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin K 13.4µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.025mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.073mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.084mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.143mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.132mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.038mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.097mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.049mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Avocado
Saturated Fat 1.838g 2.126g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0.015g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Avocado
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
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.288g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

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

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