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Turmeric vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turmeric and Broccoli

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Broccoli has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 852% more than Broccoli.
  • Turmeric contains 75 times more Iron than Broccoli. While Turmeric contains 55mg of Iron, Broccoli contains only 0.73mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Broccoli, 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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
10
:
0
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Calcium +257.4%
Contains more Iron +7434.2%
Contains more Magnesium +890.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +353%
Contains more Potassium +558.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +997.6%
Contains more Copper +2553.1%
Contains more Manganese +9328.6%
Contains more Selenium +148%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +257.4%
Contains more Iron +7434.2%
Contains more Magnesium +890.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +353%
Contains more Potassium +558.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +997.6%
Contains more Copper +2553.1%
Contains more Manganese +9328.6%
Contains more Selenium +148%

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
3
:
7
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin E +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.6%
Contains more Folate +215%
Contains more Vitamin K +658.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.573
Turmeric
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin E +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.6%
Contains more Folate +215%
Contains more Vitamin K +658.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.573

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
4
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Protein +243.3%
Contains more Fats +778.4%
Contains more Carbs +911.1%
Contains more Other +713.8%
Contains more Water +594.9%
Turmeric
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
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +243.3%
Contains more Fats +778.4%
Contains more Carbs +911.1%
Contains more Other +713.8%
Contains more Water +594.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3981.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1889.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3981.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1889.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
1
:
4
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Sucrose +2280%
Contains more Glucose +28.9%
Contains more Fructose +51.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Turmeric
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
Broccoli
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2280%
Contains more Glucose +28.9%
Contains more Fructose +51.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Broccoli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 4.04g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 2.82g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.37g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 6.64g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 34kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 3.21g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 22.7g 2.6g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 47mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.73mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 21mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 66mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 316mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 33mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.41mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.049mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.21mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 2.5µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.78mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.117mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.639mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 20µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 13.4µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.033mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.088mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.079mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.129mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.135mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.038mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.117mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.125mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.059mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.011g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.038g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.799g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.