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Turmeric vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and distilled beverage

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and calcium in turmeric is higher than in distilled beverage.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 860% more than distilled beverage.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of distilled beverage is 15.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof.

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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 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103900%
Contains more IronIron +137400%
Contains more CopperCopper +6090.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7375%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67040%
Contains more WaterWater +397.3%
Contains more OtherOther +408.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Distilled beverage DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.018mg 860%
Iron 55mg 0.04mg 687%
Copper 1.3mg 0.021mg 142%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Potassium 2080mg 2mg 61%
Magnesium 208mg 0mg 50%
Phosphorus 299mg 4mg 42%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.04mg 41%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0mg 30%
Carbs 67.14g 0.1g 22%
Protein 9.68g 0g 19%
Calcium 168mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.004mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.013mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.001mg 8%
Folate 20µg 0µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0g 5%
Fats 3.25g 0g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.006mg 4%
Calories 312kcal 250kcal 3%
Sodium 27mg 1mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 0.1g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0mg 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 Distilled beverage
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
0%
Distilled beverage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
1%
Distilled beverage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.