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Turmeric vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turmeric and corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and calcium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 857% more.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4627.3%
Contains more IronIron +14764.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2352.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +11150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2618.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1088.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +269.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1670%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.6%
Contains more WaterWater +71.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Corn syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.1mg 857%
Iron 55mg 0.37mg 683%
Copper 1.3mg 0.053mg 139%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Potassium 2080mg 44mg 60%
Magnesium 208mg 8mg 48%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.04mg 41%
Phosphorus 299mg 11mg 41%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0mg 30%
Protein 9.68g 0g 19%
Calcium 168mg 18mg 15%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.009mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.023mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.009mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.02mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0g 8%
Choline 49.2mg 13.3mg 7%
Sodium 27mg 155mg 6%
Selenium 6.2µg 2.9µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0g 5%
Fats 3.25g 0g 5%
Folate 20µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.011mg 4%
Carbs 67.14g 77.59g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0g 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Calories 312kcal 286kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 77.59g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.