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Turmeric vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Cauliflower different?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , while Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 854% more than Cauliflower.
  • Turmeric contains 131 times more Iron than Cauliflower. Turmeric contains 55mg of Iron, while Cauliflower contains 0.42mg.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Cauliflower, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +663.6%
Contains more Iron +12995.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1286.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +579.5%
Contains more Potassium +595.7%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +3233.3%
Contains more Manganese +12674.2%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +663.6%
Contains more Iron +12995.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1286.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +579.5%
Contains more Potassium +595.7%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +3233.3%
Contains more Manganese +12674.2%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +5437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +6785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Folate +185%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin E +5437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +6785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Folate +185%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +404.2%
Contains more Fats +1060.7%
Contains more Carbs +1250.9%
Contains more Other +831.6%
Contains more Water +616.5%
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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +404.2%
Contains more Fats +1060.7%
Contains more Carbs +1250.9%
Contains more Other +831.6%
Contains more Water +616.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2338.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2338.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +147.4%
Contains more Fructose +115.6%
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +147.4%
Contains more Fructose +115.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 2.97g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 1.92g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.28g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 4.97g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 25kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 3.21g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 22.7g 2g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 22mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.42mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 15mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 44mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 299mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 30mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.27mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.039mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.155mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.08mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.05mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.06mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.507mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 20µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 13.4µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.02mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.076mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.071mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.106mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.217mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.02mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.065mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.125mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.056mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.034g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.031g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Cauliflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.