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Turmeric vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and chickpea raw different?

  • Turmeric is higher in iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin E; however, chickpea raw is richer in folate, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for turmeric is 634% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 5 times more vitamin E than chickpea raw. While turmeric contains 4.43mg of vitamin E, chickpea raw contains only 0.82mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index (0) than chickpea raw (36).

Spices, turmeric, ground and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.7%
Contains more IronIron +1176.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
~equal in Manganese ~21.306mg

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +722.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +2685%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +67.3%
Contains more OtherOther +147.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.5%
Contains more FatsFats +85.8%
~equal in Carbs ~62.95g

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +206.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Iron 55mg 4.31mg 634%
Folate 20µg 557µg 134%
Copper 1.3mg 0.656mg 72%
Manganese 19.8mg 21.306mg 65%
Fiber 22.7g 12.2g 42%
Potassium 2080mg 718mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.477mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.535mg 33%
Magnesium 208mg 79mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.82mg 24%
Protein 9.68g 20.47g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.588mg 21%
Zinc 4.5mg 2.76mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 2.731g 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg 11%
Calcium 168mg 57mg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 99.3mg 9%
Phosphorus 299mg 252mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.603g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.212mg 5%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 9µg 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 4mg 4%
Fats 3.25g 6.04g 4%
Calories 312kcal 378kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 1.377g 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.541mg 1%
Carbs 67.14g 62.95g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 10.7g N/A
Sodium 27mg 24mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.566mg 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 Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.