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Turmeric vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Garlic different?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin E , while Garlic is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 788% more than Garlic.
  • Turmeric contains 55 times more Vitamin E than Garlic. Turmeric contains 4.43mg of Vitamin E , while Garlic contains 0.08mg.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Garlic, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +3135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +732%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.4%
Contains more Potassium +418.7%
Contains more Zinc +287.9%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Contains more Manganese +1084.2%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Selenium +129%
Equal in Calcium - 181
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 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Contains more Iron +3135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +732%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.4%
Contains more Potassium +418.7%
Contains more Zinc +287.9%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Contains more Manganese +1084.2%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Selenium +129%
Equal in Calcium - 181

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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Garlic
Contains more Vitamin E +5437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1054.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.596
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 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +5437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1054.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.596

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
Contains more Other +372%
Contains more Water +355.9%
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
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
Contains more Other +372%
Contains more Water +355.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3981.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3981.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Garlic
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Garlic Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 30.96g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 6.36g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.5g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 33.06g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 149kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 1g Garlic
Fiber 22.7g 2.1g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 181mg Garlic
Iron 55mg 1.7mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 25mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 153mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 401mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 17mg Garlic
Zinc 4.5mg 1.16mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.299mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 1.672mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 14.2µg Garlic
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Garlic
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.08mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 31.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.11mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.596mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 1.235mg Garlic
Folate 20µg 3µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 1.7µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.066mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.157mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.217mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.308mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.273mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.076mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.183mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.291mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.113mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Garlic
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.089g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.011g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.249g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Garlic
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
43%
Garlic
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
67%
Garlic

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 - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.