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Turmeric vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turmeric and eggnog

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus in turmeric is higher than in eggnog.
  • Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 861% more than eggnog.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggnog is 55, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Eggnog.

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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%
Eggnog
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +994.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1160.6%
Contains more IronIron +27400%
Contains more CopperCopper +9900%
Contains more ZincZinc +878.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +395900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%

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.
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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2009.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~52.2mg

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +734%
Contains more OtherOther +956.7%
Contains more FatsFats +28.9%
Contains more WaterWater +542.3%

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190%

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
Eggnog
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97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5850%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +442.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1025%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Eggnog
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Eggnog DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.005mg 861%
Iron 55mg 0.2mg 685%
Copper 1.3mg 0.013mg 143%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Potassium 2080mg 165mg 56%
Magnesium 208mg 19mg 45%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.46mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.21mg 28%
Phosphorus 299mg 109mg 27%
Carbs 67.14g 8.05g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Calories 312kcal 88kcal 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.3µg 11%
Protein 9.68g 4.55g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.105mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Folate 20µg 1µg 5%
Calcium 168mg 130mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.198g 4%
Selenium 6.2µg 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.05mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.838g 2.591g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.417mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 1.302g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.034mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 0.04g 1%
Sodium 27mg 54mg 1%
Choline 49.2mg 52.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.5mg 1%
Fats 3.25g 4.19g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 8.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.108mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.753g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

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

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