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Turmeric vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turmeric and cereal

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, and potassium, while cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 827% higher.
  • Cereal contains 20 times less potassium than turmeric. Turmeric contains 2080mg of potassium, while cereal contains 105mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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%
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +994.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1580%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1881%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +848.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2406.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.9%
~equal in Selenium ~6.3µg

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%
Cereal
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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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10741.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2480%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2094.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5494.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
Cereal
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.7%
Contains more FatsFats +200.9%
Contains more WaterWater +239.9%
Contains more OtherOther +217.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.4%

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
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cereal
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94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +40.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +73.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +309.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Cereal DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.79mg 827%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 6.288mg 519%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 5.986mg 452%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 3.87mg 286%
Iron 55mg 34.06mg 262%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 29.62mg 177%
Copper 1.3mg 0.137mg 129%
Vitamin A 0µg 814µg 90%
Fiber 22.7g 1.4g 85%
Potassium 2080mg 105mg 58%
Magnesium 208mg 19mg 45%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 38.5mg 42%
Sodium 27mg 795mg 33%
Phosphorus 299mg 77mg 32%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.08mg 29%
Zinc 4.5mg 7.6mg 28%
Calcium 168mg 10mg 16%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Carbs 67.14g 86.85g 7%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.26g 7%
Protein 9.68g 6.06g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.226mg 6%
Folate 20µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.354g 3%
Calories 312kcal 378kcal 3%
Fats 3.25g 1.08g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.204g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 85.45g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 10.35g N/A
Selenium 6.2µg 6.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.241mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.113mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.365mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.344mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.162mg 0%
Fructose 0.45g 0.26g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Cereal
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
371%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.578g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal 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.

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