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Turmeric vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turmeric and sardine

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, while sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin D.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 856% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +423.9%
Contains more IronIron +1783.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +598.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +750%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +415.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.4%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +63.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.3%
Contains more FatsFats +252.3%
Contains more WaterWater +363.9%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +761.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Sardine DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.108mg 856%
Iron 55mg 2.92mg 651%
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Copper 1.3mg 0.186mg 124%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Selenium 6.2µg 52.7µg 85%
Potassium 2080mg 397mg 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Magnesium 208mg 39mg 40%
Protein 9.68g 24.62g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 5.148g 29%
Zinc 4.5mg 1.31mg 29%
Phosphorus 299mg 490mg 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 5.245mg 24%
Carbs 67.14g 0g 22%
Calcium 168mg 382mg 21%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 2.04mg 16%
Fats 3.25g 11.45g 13%
Sodium 27mg 307mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 2.6µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 3.869g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.227mg 6%
Choline 49.2mg 75mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.167mg 5%
Calories 312kcal 208kcal 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Folate 20µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.642mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.08mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Saturated fat 1.838g 1.528g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A
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 Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.