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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 of Manganese 860% more than Distilled beverage.

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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +137400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +7375%
Contains more Potassium +103900%
Contains more Zinc +11150%
Contains more Copper +6090.5%
Contains more Manganese +109900%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 2% 7% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +137400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +7375%
Contains more Potassium +103900%
Contains more Zinc +11150%
Contains more Copper +6090.5%
Contains more Manganese +109900%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +67040%
Contains more Water +397.3%
Contains more Other +408.5%
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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +67040%
Contains more Water +397.3%
Contains more Other +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 Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 0.1g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 0g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 0.1g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 250kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0g Distilled beverage
Fiber 22.7g 0g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 0mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.04mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 0mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 4mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 2mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 1mg Distilled beverage
Zinc 4.5mg 0.04mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.021mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.018mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.006mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.004mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.013mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.001mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 0µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Distilled beverage
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0g Distilled beverage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Distilled beverage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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.