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Turmeric vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turmeric and cream cheese

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus in turmeric is higher than in cream cheese.
  • Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 860% more than cream cheese.
  • Turmeric contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Cheese, cream.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1475.8%
Contains more IronIron +49900%
Contains more CopperCopper +7122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.7%

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%
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 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +415.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1383.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +538.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.517mg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1116.3%
Contains more OtherOther +457.5%
Contains more FatsFats +959.7%
Contains more WaterWater +309.5%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1883.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.2%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Cream cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.011mg 860%
Iron 55mg 0.11mg 686%
Copper 1.3mg 0.018mg 142%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Saturated fat 1.838g 20.213g 84%
Potassium 2080mg 132mg 57%
Fats 3.25g 34.44g 48%
Magnesium 208mg 9mg 47%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.5mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Phosphorus 299mg 107mg 27%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.86mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 8.907g 21%
Carbs 67.14g 5.52g 21%
Sodium 27mg 314mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 2.1µg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.091mg 8%
Calcium 168mg 97mg 7%
Protein 9.68g 6.15g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.23mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.483g 5%
Choline 49.2mg 27.2mg 4%
Selenium 6.2µg 8.6µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.056mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.023mg 3%
Folate 20µg 9µg 3%
Calories 312kcal 350kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.517mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Cream cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.375g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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