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Turmeric vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turmeric and plantain raw

  • Turmeric has more iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E; however, plantain raw is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Turmeric covers your daily iron needs 680% more than plantain raw.
  • Plantain raw has 32 times less zinc than turmeric. Turmeric has 4.5mg of zinc, while plantain raw has 0.14mg.
  • Plantain raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of plantain raw is 37, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Plantains, raw.

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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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +462.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316.8%
Contains more IronIron +9066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1504.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +779.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1814.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2528.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~22µg

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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +644.6%
Contains more FatsFats +778.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.5%
Contains more OtherOther +510.3%
Contains more WaterWater +408%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1303.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +995.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Plantain raw DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 861%
Iron 55mg 0.6mg 680%
Copper 1.3mg 0.081mg 135%
Fiber 22.7g 2.3g 82%
Potassium 2080mg 499mg 47%
Magnesium 208mg 37mg 41%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.14mg 40%
Phosphorus 299mg 34mg 38%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.14mg 29%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 18.4mg 20%
Protein 9.68g 1.3g 17%
Calcium 168mg 3mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.299mg 15%
Carbs 67.14g 31.89g 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.7µg 11%
Calories 312kcal 122kcal 10%
Selenium 6.2µg 1.5µg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.143g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.054mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.26mg 6%
Choline 49.2mg 13.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.069g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.686mg 4%
Fats 3.25g 0.37g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.052mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Folate 20µg 22µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.032g 1%
Sodium 27mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 15g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.064mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.695g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.