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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.

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
9
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +585.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains more Potassium +272.1%
Contains more Zinc +123.9%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +1295.3%
Contains more Selenium +106.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +585.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains more Potassium +272.1%
Contains more Zinc +123.9%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +1295.3%
Contains more Selenium +106.7%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
10
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin E +720.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Turmeric
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%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +720.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
4
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +98.4%
Contains more Water +1224.7%
Contains more Other +316.5%
Contains more Fats +862.5%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17
Turmeric
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
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +98.4%
Contains more Water +1224.7%
Contains more Other +316.5%
Contains more Fats +862.5%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2024.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.4%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2024.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1843.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Turmeric
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
Chocolate
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1843.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 9.68g 4.88g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 67.14g 61.17g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0.45g 0g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 47.9g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 7g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 56mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 8.02mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 146mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 206mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 559mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 4.5mg 2.01mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 1.028mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 1.419mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 3µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.54mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.025mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.05mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.725mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.297mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.042mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 13.4µg 8.1µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.112g Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 18.519g Turmeric
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.681g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.