Turmeric vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turmeric and candy bar
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, fiber, copper, potassium, and magnesium; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11761% more than turmeric.
- Candy bar has 57 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while candy bar has 0.97mg.
- Turmeric contains less saturated fat.
- Candy bar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of candy bar is 51, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 | +89.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +411.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5570.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1492.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +486.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142890.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +703.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +293.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +936.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3624.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1308.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 153mg | 11761% |
| Manganese | 19.8mg | 1.243mg | 807% |
| Iron | 55mg | 0.97mg | 675% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 4.1g | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 10.65g | 66% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.774mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 407mg | 49% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 33.7g | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 7.922mg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 16.721g | 41% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 110mg | 23% |
| Folate | 20µg | 75µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 4.678g | 13% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 15.5g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 522kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 78mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 47.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.83mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 3.94mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 29.4mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 4.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 4.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 308mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.385mg | 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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.