Turmeric vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turmeric and chinese cuisine?
- Turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 854% higher.
- Turmeric has 50 times more iron than chinese cuisine. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while chinese cuisine has 1.11mg.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index than chinese cuisine.
We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.
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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 | +1286.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +663.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +919.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4855% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2553.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +293.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13369.4% |
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 | +440.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +282.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +821% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +368.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +513.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +171% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.38 g
Glucose:
0.38 g
Fructose:
0.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +103.4% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +81.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +22.2% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.147mg | 854% |
| Iron | 55mg | 1.11mg | 674% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.049mg | 139% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 1.5g | 85% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 204mg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 15mg | 46% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 51.3µg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 76mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 1.5mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.82mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 7.29g | 20% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 409mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 22mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 11.6mg | 12% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 105kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 2.13g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Folate | 20µg | 45µg | 6% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 7.08g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 34.5mg | 3% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 5.3g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 1.217g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.443mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 6.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0.55g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.264g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.