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Turmeric vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Baby food different?

  • Turmeric is richer in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Baby food is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Baby food covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 209% more than Turmeric.
  • Turmeric contains 5 times more Potassium than Baby food. Turmeric contains 2080mg of Potassium, while Baby food contains 437mg.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified types were used in this article.

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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 +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +108%
Contains more Potassium +376%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +289.2%
Contains more Calcium +336.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +317.7%
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 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +108%
Contains more Potassium +376%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +289.2%
Contains more Calcium +336.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +317.7%

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 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1711.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +115%
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 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1711.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +115%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +91.8%
Contains more Other +114.5%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Equal in Carbs - 73.4
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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Water +91.8%
Contains more Other +114.5%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Equal in Carbs - 73.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.5%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 9.68g 12.2g Baby food
Fats 3.25g 4.4g Baby food
Carbs 67.14g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 312kcal 379kcal Baby food
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0.87g Baby food
Fiber 22.7g 7.5g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 55mg 47.5mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 100mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 2080mg 437mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 4.5mg 2.4mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.334mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Baby food
Vitamin E 4.43mg 3.68mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.189mg Baby food
Folate 20µg 43µg Baby food
Vitamin K 13.4µg 1.5µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.158mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 0.81mg 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.38mg 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.14mg 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.66mg 0.653mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.286mg Baby food
Trans Fat 0.056g Baby food
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.769g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 1.206g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.697g Baby food
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Baby food
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
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.069g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.