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Turmeric vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turmeric and Cheeseburger

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin E , however, Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 847% more.
  • Turmeric has 20 times more Iron than Cheeseburger. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Cheeseburger has 2.71mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 +41.2%
Contains more Iron +1929.5%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +961.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +80.7%
Contains more Copper +1071.2%
Contains more Manganese +6165.8%
Contains more Selenium +216.1%
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 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Calcium +41.2%
Contains more Iron +1929.5%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +961.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +80.7%
Contains more Copper +1071.2%
Contains more Manganese +6165.8%
Contains more Selenium +216.1%

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 +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +219%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.545
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 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +219%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.545

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +139.5%
Contains more Other +235.5%
Contains more Protein +70.6%
Contains more Fats +352.9%
Contains more Water +200.6%
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Carbs +139.5%
Contains more Other +235.5%
Contains more Protein +70.6%
Contains more Fats +352.9%
Contains more Water +200.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1105.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1105.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +363.2%
Contains more Fructose +331.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +363.2%
Contains more Fructose +331.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 26.03g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 3.25g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 67.14g 28.03g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 308kcal Turmeric
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 0.45g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 3.21g 4.88g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 2g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 119mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 2.71mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 26mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 161mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 196mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 515mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 2.49mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.111mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.316mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.52mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 20µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 13.4µg 4.2µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.155mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.81mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.38mg 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.14mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.66mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.15mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.57g Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 6.473g Turmeric
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0.005g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Cheeseburger
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
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.