Turmeric vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turmeric and cucumber different?
- Turmeric is higher than cucumber in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and calcium.
- Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 857% more than cucumber.
- Turmeric contains 196 times more iron than cucumber. Turmeric contains 55mg of iron, while cucumber contains 0.28mg.
- Cucumber has a higher glycemic index (21) than turmeric (0).
Spices, turmeric, ground and Cucumber, with peel, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +950% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1315% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19542.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3070.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1145.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24963.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1966.7% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +14666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1277.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1389.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2854.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1749.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1763.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +641.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8880% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2262.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +7833.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +100% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +93.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.079mg | 857% |
| Iron | 55mg | 0.28mg | 684% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.041mg | 140% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 0.5g | 89% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 147mg | 57% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 13mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 24mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.2mg | 39% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.03mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 3.63g | 21% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 0.65g | 18% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 15kcal | 15% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 16mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.033mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.037g | 8% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.098mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.259mg | 6% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.11g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.032g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 16.4µg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 2.8mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.005g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.01mg | 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 is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)