Turmeric vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turmeric and olive oil?
- Turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet olive oil is richer in vitamin E.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 861% higher.
- Turmeric contains less saturated Fat.
We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Oil, olive, salad or cooking types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +207900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9721.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +223.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +349.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2976.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16149.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1291.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 312kcal | 884kcal |
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| Protein | 9.68g | 0g |
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| Fats | 3.25g | 100g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 44.44g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 67.14g | 0g |
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| Magnesium | 208mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 168mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 2080mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 55mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 3.21g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 22.7g | 0g |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 299mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 14.35mg |
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 60.2µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 49.2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.838g | 13.808g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 72.961g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 10.523g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0mg |
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| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0mg |
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| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0mg |
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| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0mg |
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| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0mg |
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| Valine | 0.66mg | 0mg |
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| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0mg |
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| Fructose | 0.45g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.97g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)