Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Turmeric vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between turmeric and broth

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E, while broth has more selenium.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1037% more than turmeric.
  • The amount of sodium in turmeric is lower.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

Infographic

Turmeric vs Broth infographic
Infographic link

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%
Broth
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +573.1%
Contains more IronIron +5239.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +351.6%

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%
Broth
8
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +863%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg

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
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272.8%
Contains more WaterWater +466.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.1%
Contains more FatsFats +327.1%
Contains more OtherOther +594.6%

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
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1093.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +492.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 27mg 23875mg 1037%
Manganese 19.8mg 0.15mg 854%
Iron 55mg 1.03mg 675%
Copper 1.3mg 0mg 144%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Potassium 2080mg 309mg 52%
Selenium 6.2µg 28µg 40%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.09mg 40%
Magnesium 208mg 56mg 36%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.46mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 4.48g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.43mg 22%
Phosphorus 299mg 166mg 19%
Carbs 67.14g 18.01g 16%
Fats 3.25g 13.88g 16%
Protein 9.68g 16.66g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 5.36g 12%
Choline 49.2mg 114.6mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg 11%
Saturated fat 1.838g 3.43g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.46mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Folate 20µg 32µg 3%
Calories 312kcal 267kcal 2%
Calcium 168mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.1mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 44.44g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 17.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 23848mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.