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Turmeric vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and chuck steak

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, while chuck steak has more vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 860% more than chuck steak.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turmeric is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +845.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +540%
Contains more IronIron +2144.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1588.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164900%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +343.5%

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 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4330%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +737.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.6%

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4325%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.1%
Contains more FatsFats +504.3%
Contains more WaterWater +329.7%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2006.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.81g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Chuck steak DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.012mg 860%
Iron 55mg 2.45mg 657%
Copper 1.3mg 0.077mg 136%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Potassium 2080mg 325mg 52%
Magnesium 208mg 22mg 44%
Selenium 6.2µg 27.5µg 39%
Zinc 4.5mg 8.68mg 38%
Saturated fat 1.838g 8.66g 31%
Protein 9.68g 24.98g 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.1mg 29%
Fats 3.25g 19.64g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 9.457g 23%
Carbs 67.14g 0g 22%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 4.663mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.373mg 20%
Calcium 168mg 16mg 15%
Phosphorus 299mg 193mg 15%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 1.6µg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 79mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.752mg 4%
Folate 20µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.191mg 3%
Calories 312kcal 277kcal 2%
Sodium 27mg 71mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.066mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 1.287g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.81g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.822g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.