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Turmeric vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turmeric and beef tenderloin

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium; however, beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 860% more.
  • Turmeric is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +845.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +528.4%
Contains more IronIron +1668.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +956.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +269.4%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +126.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.9%
Contains more FatsFats +656.9%
Contains more WaterWater +276.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2187.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.014mg 860%
Iron 55mg 3.11mg 649%
Copper 1.3mg 0.123mg 131%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg 103%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Potassium 2080mg 331mg 51%
Magnesium 208mg 22mg 44%
Saturated fat 1.838g 9.72g 36%
Fats 3.25g 24.6g 33%
Selenium 6.2µg 22.9µg 30%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Protein 9.68g 23.9g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 10.27g 25%
Carbs 67.14g 0g 22%
Calcium 168mg 9mg 16%
Phosphorus 299mg 203mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.25mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 3mg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 91mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.26mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.25mg 6%
Zinc 4.5mg 4.03mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.09mg 3%
Folate 20µg 8µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1g 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Calories 312kcal 324kcal 1%
Sodium 27mg 57mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.818mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Beef tenderloin
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
23%
Turmeric
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.882g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.