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Turmeric vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turmeric and English muffin

  • English muffin has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 845% more.
  • Turmeric has 62 times more Iron than English muffin. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while English muffin has 0.89mg.
  • Turmeric is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 +223.1%
Contains more Iron +6079.8%
Contains more Magnesium +890.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.8%
Contains more Potassium +1487.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +542.9%
Contains more Copper +907.8%
Contains more Manganese +5446.2%
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +223.1%
Contains more Iron +6079.8%
Contains more Magnesium +890.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.8%
Contains more Potassium +1487.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +542.9%
Contains more Copper +907.8%
Contains more Manganese +5446.2%

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 C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Folate +85%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
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% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Folate +85%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +80.6%
Contains more Carbs +46%
Contains more Other +195%
Contains more Water +227.6%
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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +80.6%
Contains more Carbs +46%
Contains more Other +195%
Contains more Water +227.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 43.3g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 7.7g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 1.8g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 46g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 235kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g English muffin
Fiber 22.7g 2.7g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 52mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.89mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 21mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 133mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 131mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 464mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.129mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.357mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.446mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.043mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.092mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.242mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.315mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.553mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.241mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.139mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.379mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.353mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.17mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.056g English muffin
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.302g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.888g English muffin
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 English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.579g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.