Turmeric vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turmeric and bananas
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E, while bananas have more vitamin B6.
- Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 849% more than bananas.
- Turmeric contains 212 times more iron than bananas. While turmeric contains 55mg of iron, bananas contain only 0.26mg.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of bananas is 48.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Bananas, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +670.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +481% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21053.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1566.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1259.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +520% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2580% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +402% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +788.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +884.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +194% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +753% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +483% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1303.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +935.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1210.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +977.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.27mg | 849% |
| Iron | 55mg | 0.26mg | 684% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.078mg | 136% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 2.6g | 80% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 358mg | 51% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 27mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.15mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 22mg | 40% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.1mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.367mg | 20% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 1.09g | 17% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 5mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 22.84g | 15% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 89kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 0.5µg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 1µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 8.7mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.112g | 8% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9.8mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 4.85g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.073g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.33g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.665mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.334mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 20µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.726g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)