Turmeric vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turmeric and chestnut
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, potassium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium; however, chestnut has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 824% higher.
- Chestnut has 32 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while chestnut has 1.73mg.
- Chestnut has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.
Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +285.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +265.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +190.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3079.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2218.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +384% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +897.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +430.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.476g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.854mg | 824% |
| Iron | 55mg | 1.73mg | 666% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.472mg | 92% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 715mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.25mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 54mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 26.7mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 99mg | 29% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 2g | 15% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 27.76g | 13% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 46mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.233mg | 10% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 131kcal | 9% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.26g | 7% |
| Folate | 20µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.316mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.731mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.104mg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 1.38g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.545g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.476g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.578g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (27 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.