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Turmeric vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turmeric and chocolate brownie?

  • Turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus, yet chocolate brownie is higher in vitamin A.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 835% more.
  • Turmeric has 30 times more iron than chocolate brownie. While turmeric has 55mg of iron, chocolate brownie has only 1.84mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turmeric is lower.
  • The glycemic index of turmeric is lower.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types 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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +292.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1081.8%
Contains more IronIron +2889.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3273.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.5%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +45%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.7%
Contains more OtherOther +272.6%
Contains more FatsFats +795.4%
~equal in Water ~12.6g

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2314%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1145%

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 brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.587mg 835%
Iron 55mg 1.84mg 665%
Copper 1.3mg 0.388mg 101%
Fiber 22.7g 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 9.412g 58%
Potassium 2080mg 176mg 56%
Fats 3.25g 29.1g 40%
Magnesium 208mg 53mg 37%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.97mg 32%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 10.839g 26%
Saturated fat 1.838g 7.319g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Phosphorus 299mg 132mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Sodium 27mg 343mg 14%
Calcium 168mg 57mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 11.5µg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Calories 312kcal 466kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.141mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Protein 9.68g 6.2g 7%
Carbs 67.14g 50.2g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.328mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.19mg 3%
Folate 20µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.982mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.094mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 44.44g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Chocolate brownie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie 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.

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 brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.