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Turmeric vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turmeric and buttermilk

  • Buttermilk contains less manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin K than turmeric.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 861% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1790.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1277.5%
Contains more IronIron +109900%
Contains more CopperCopper +11718.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +971.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +236%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +989900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210%

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8760%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13300%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +178%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.154mg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.4%
Contains more FatsFats +269.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1301.7%
Contains more OtherOther +695.5%
Contains more WaterWater +601.4%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2190.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Buttermilk DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.002mg 861%
Iron 55mg 0.05mg 687%
Copper 1.3mg 0.011mg 143%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Potassium 2080mg 151mg 57%
Magnesium 208mg 11mg 47%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.42mg 37%
Phosphorus 299mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.05mg 29%
Carbs 67.14g 4.79g 21%
Calories 312kcal 40kcal 14%
Protein 9.68g 3.31g 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.1µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Selenium 6.2µg 2µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.058mg 8%
Sodium 27mg 190mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.548g 6%
Choline 49.2mg 17.7mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.034mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.275mg 5%
Calcium 168mg 116mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.033g 5%
Fats 3.25g 0.88g 4%
Folate 20µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.034mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 44.44g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.21g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.154mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.254g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.1mg 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 Buttermilk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.