Turmeric vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turmeric and butterscotch
- The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and calcium in turmeric is higher than in butterscotch.
- Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 861% more than butterscotch.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of butterscotch is 60.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Candies, butterscotch.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +549900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1979900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +933.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4822.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4366.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +6050% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
5.25 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32166.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +594.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.6% |
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Fats
~3.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.122 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +519.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.2% |
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 | 0.001mg | 861% |
| Iron | 55mg | 0.01mg | 687% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.001mg | 144% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 0g | 91% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 3mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 0mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 1mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.09mg | 40% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.09mg | 29% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 0.03g | 19% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 391mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 4mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.004mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.016mg | 10% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 90.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.002mg | 8% |
| Folate | 20µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.122g | 4% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 391kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 2.065g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.845g | 1% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 3.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 90.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 80.46g | 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 |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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 is cheaper?
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.1)