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Turmeric vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turmeric and Garden asparagus

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 854% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has 26 times less Iron than Turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Garden asparagus has 2.14mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Asparagus, raw.

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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 +600%
Contains more Iron +2470.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +929.7%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +587.8%
Contains more Manganese +12431.6%
Contains more Selenium +169.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +2470.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +929.7%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +587.8%
Contains more Manganese +12431.6%
Contains more Selenium +169.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +292%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.6%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin K +210.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.141
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin E +292%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.6%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin K +210.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.141

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +340%
Contains more Fats +2608.3%
Contains more Carbs +1630.4%
Contains more Other +1120.7%
Contains more Water +625.4%
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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +340%
Contains more Fats +2608.3%
Contains more Carbs +1630.4%
Contains more Other +1120.7%
Contains more Water +625.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1412%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1412%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +934.8%
Contains more Glucose +71.1%
Contains more Fructose +122.2%
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
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +934.8%
Contains more Glucose +71.1%
Contains more Fructose +122.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 1.78g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 2.2g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.12g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 3.88g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 20kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 3.21g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 22.7g 2.1g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 24mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 2.14mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 14mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 52mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 202mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 4.5mg 0.54mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.189mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.158mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 2.3µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 4.43mg 1.13mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.141mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.978mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.274mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.091mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 13.4µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.027mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.084mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.075mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.128mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.104mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.031mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.075mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.115mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.049mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.05g 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 Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.798g)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients

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

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