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Turmeric vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and béchamel sauce different?

  • Turmeric is higher than béchamel sauce in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 860% more than béchamel sauce.
  • Turmeric contains 262 times more iron than béchamel sauce. Turmeric contains 55mg of iron, while béchamel sauce contains 0.21mg.
  • Turmeric is lower in sodium.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Sauce, homemade, white, thin types were used in this article.

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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 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1286.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1176.1%
Contains more IronIron +26090.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +9900%
Contains more ZincZinc +971.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.9%

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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg

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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +807.3%
Contains more OtherOther +391.7%
Contains more FatsFats +107.1%
Contains more WaterWater +527.7%

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
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +494.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.024mg 860%
Iron 55mg 0.21mg 685%
Copper 1.3mg 0.013mg 143%
Fiber 22.7g 0.1g 90%
Potassium 2080mg 163mg 56%
Magnesium 208mg 15mg 46%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.42mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.17mg 28%
Phosphorus 299mg 101mg 28%
Carbs 67.14g 7.4g 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Sodium 27mg 328mg 13%
Protein 9.68g 3.77g 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.6µg 11%
Calories 312kcal 105kcal 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.261mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Choline 49.2mg 14.1mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 2.67g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.586g 6%
Selenium 6.2µg 3.3µg 5%
Fats 3.25g 6.73g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.041mg 5%
Calcium 168mg 126mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.339mg 4%
Folate 20µg 9µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.184mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Saturated fat 1.838g 2.152g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 44.44g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 4.78g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.055mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.089mg 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 Béchamel sauce
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
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.314g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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

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.