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Turmeric vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turmeric and Caper?

  • Turmeric is richer than Caper in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin E.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 857% more.
  • Turmeric has 52 times more Potassium than Caper. While Turmeric has 2080mg of Potassium, Caper has only 40mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turmeric is lower.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Capers, canned types 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%
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +530.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5100%
Contains more IronIron +3193.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1306.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2890%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25284.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +416.7%

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%
Caper
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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 14% 8.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1907.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +656.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +15%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.139mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +310.2%
Contains more FatsFats +277.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1273%
Contains more WaterWater +552.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.6%

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
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +612.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Caper Opinion
Calories 312kcal 23kcal Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 2.36g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.86g Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 4.3mg Caper
Net carbs 44.44g 1.69g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 4.89g Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 33mg Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 40mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 40mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 1.67mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 22.7g 3.2g Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.374mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.32mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 10mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 2348mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.88mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.078mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 1.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.018mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.139mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.652mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.027mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.023mg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 24.6µg Caper
Folate 20µg 23µg Caper
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Caper
Choline 49.2mg 6.5mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.233g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.063g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.304g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Caper
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
14%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 2321mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper 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.

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.