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Turmeric vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turmeric and Cheddar Cheese

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 860% more.
  • Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Iron +39185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +670.4%
Contains more Potassium +2636.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +4233.3%
Contains more Manganese +73233.3%
Contains more Calcium +322.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Selenium +359.7%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +39185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +670.4%
Contains more Potassium +2636.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +4233.3%
Contains more Manganese +73233.3%
Contains more Calcium +322.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Selenium +359.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +523.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +523.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2072.8%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Contains more Protein +136.3%
Contains more Fats +924.9%
Contains more Water +188.1%
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
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +2072.8%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Contains more Protein +136.3%
Contains more Fats +924.9%
Contains more Water +188.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1959.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1959.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 3.09g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 3.25g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 67.14g 3.09g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0.45g 0g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 22.7g 0g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 55mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 27mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 2080mg 76mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 653mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 3.64mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.03mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.027mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.71mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.029mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.059mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.41mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.066mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 13.4µg 2.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.33mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.81mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.38mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.14mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.66mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.15mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.917g Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 18.867g Turmeric
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turmeric Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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