Turmeric vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turmeric and crouton
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and zinc; however, crouton is higher in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 839% more than crouton.
- Crouton contains 17 times less potassium than turmeric. Turmeric contains 2080mg of potassium, while crouton contains 124mg.
- Turmeric has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of crouton is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Croutons, plain.
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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 | +571% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +121.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1577.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1248% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +697.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +405.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3860% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +504.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +311.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +974.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +302.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +560% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.1% |
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~73.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +581.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.5mg | 839% |
| Iron | 55mg | 4.08mg | 637% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.163mg | 126% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 5.1g | 70% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 124mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 37.5µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.623mg | 47% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 31mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.89mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 698mg | 29% |
| Folate | 20µg | 132µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 115mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 5.439mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.272mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 76mg | 9% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 3.059g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 407kcal | 5% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 6.6g | 5% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 11.9g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 1.273g | 3% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 73.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.429mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 1.51g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.255mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.328g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.