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Turmeric vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turmeric and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Chocolate chip cookie has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 832% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 22 times less Iron than Turmeric. Turmeric contains 55mg of Iron, while Chocolate chip cookie contains 2.48mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turmeric is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 Calcium +342.1%
Contains more Iron +2117.7%
Contains more Magnesium +278.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Potassium +841.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +378.7%
Contains more Copper +236.8%
Contains more Manganese +2886.4%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +342.1%
Contains more Iron +2117.7%
Contains more Magnesium +278.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Potassium +841.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +378.7%
Contains more Copper +236.8%
Contains more Manganese +2886.4%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Folate +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.365
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Folate +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.365

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +125.4%
Contains more Other +254%
Contains more Fats +773.8%
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% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +125.4%
Contains more Other +254%
Contains more Fats +773.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1735.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500.7%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1735.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500.7%

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 chip cookie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 9.68g 5.7g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 67.14g 58.2g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 38mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 2.48mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 55mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 100mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 221mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 341mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.94mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.386mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.663mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 0IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.184mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.177mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.365mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.259mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.084mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 33µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.072mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.191mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.224mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.391mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.214mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.106mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.27mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.279mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.123mg Turmeric
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Chocolate chip cookie
Saturated Fat 1.838g 14.071g Turmeric
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turmeric Chocolate chip cookie
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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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie 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 chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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