Turmeric vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turmeric and chocolate
- Chocolate has less manganese, iron, fiber, potassium, copper, vitamin E, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 799% more than chocolate.
- Chocolate contains 8 times less vitamin E than turmeric. Turmeric contains 4.43mg of vitamin E, while chocolate contains 0.54mg.
- Turmeric has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of chocolate is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +42.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +272.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +585.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1295.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +720.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +154.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +65.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1224.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +316.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +862.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2024.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1843.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 1.419mg | 799% |
| Iron | 55mg | 8.02mg | 587% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 18.519g | 76% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 7g | 63% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 559mg | 45% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 31.28g | 43% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.028mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.54mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 2.01mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 146mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 206mg | 13% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 546kcal | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 56mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 4.88g | 10% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.297mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 8.1µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 61.17g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 1.092g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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 Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.681g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)