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Turmeric vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turmeric and crab stick

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E, while crab stick has more selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 860% higher.
  • Crab stick contains 141 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric contains 55mg of iron, while crab stick contains 0.39mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of crab stick is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.

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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 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1192.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2211.1%
Contains more IronIron +14002.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3962.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1263.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +259.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg

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% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3250%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more FatsFats +606.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.6%
Contains more OtherOther +213.3%
Contains more WaterWater +481%

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
34% 43% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.143 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +428.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
36% 30% 27% 6%
Starch: 3.5 g
Sucrose: 2.95 g
Glucose: 2.68 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +23.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +605.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +37.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Crab stick
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Crab stick DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.011mg 860%
Iron 55mg 0.39mg 683%
Copper 1.3mg 0.032mg 141%
Fiber 22.7g 0.5g 89%
Potassium 2080mg 90mg 59%
Magnesium 208mg 43mg 39%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.33mg 38%
Selenium 6.2µg 22.3µg 29%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.17mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Sodium 27mg 529mg 22%
Carbs 67.14g 15g 17%
Calcium 168mg 13mg 16%
Calories 312kcal 95kcal 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.4µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.216g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg 7%
Choline 49.2mg 13mg 7%
Folate 20µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.62mg 5%
Protein 9.68g 7.62g 4%
Fats 3.25g 0.46g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.143g 4%
Phosphorus 299mg 282mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 6.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.008g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.275g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.156mg 0%
Fructose 0.45g 0.62g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $9.5)
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?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.622g)

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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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