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

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Differences between turmeric and chocolate chip cookie

  • Chocolate chip cookie contains less manganese, iron, copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus than turmeric.
  • 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.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is 50.

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.
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 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +342.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +841.2%
Contains more IronIron +2117.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2886.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +65%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.365mg

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% 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 ProteinProtein +69.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.4%
Contains more WaterWater +125.4%
Contains more OtherOther +254%
Contains more FatsFats +773.8%

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
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1735.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 chip cookie DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.663mg 832%
Iron 55mg 2.48mg 657%
Copper 1.3mg 0.386mg 102%
Fiber 22.7g 91%
Saturated fat 1.838g 14.071g 56%
Potassium 2080mg 221mg 55%
Fats 3.25g 28.4g 39%
Magnesium 208mg 55mg 36%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.94mg 32%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Phosphorus 299mg 100mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 4.541g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 8.241g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 139µg 15%
Sodium 27mg 341mg 14%
Calcium 168mg 38mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.184mg 11%
Calories 312kcal 488kcal 9%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Selenium 6.2µg 11.2µg 9%
Protein 9.68g 5.7g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.259mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Folate 20µg 33µg 3%
Carbs 67.14g 58.2g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.177mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.084mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 58.2g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.365mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g 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 chip cookie
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 chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.