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Turmeric vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between turmeric and graham cracker?

  • Turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E, yet graham cracker is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 817% higher.
  • Turmeric has 15 times more iron than graham cracker. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while graham cracker has 3.78mg.
  • Turmeric contains less sodium.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index than graham cracker.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this comparison.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1123.5%
Contains more IronIron +1355%
Contains more CopperCopper +664.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1843.1%
~equal in Selenium ~6.3µg

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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more CholineCholine +733.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +356.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +355%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~14.3µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +279.1%
Contains more OtherOther +326.5%
Contains more FatsFats +226.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.7%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +458.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +612.7%

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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +858.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +173.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +120%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Graham cracker DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 1.019mg 817%
Iron 55mg 3.78mg 640%
Copper 1.3mg 0.17mg 126%
Fiber 22.7g 3.4g 77%
Potassium 2080mg 170mg 56%
Magnesium 208mg 40mg 40%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.96mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 5.388g 31%
Sodium 27mg 459mg 19%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 4.439mg 19%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 1.51mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Folate 20µg 91µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.265mg 17%
Phosphorus 299mg 185mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.317mg 13%
Fats 3.25g 10.6g 11%
Calcium 168mg 77mg 9%
Choline 49.2mg 5.9mg 8%
Calories 312kcal 430kcal 6%
Protein 9.68g 6.69g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 2.509g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.156mg 4%
Carbs 67.14g 77.66g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.42mg 2%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 14.3µg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 0.99g 1%
Saturated fat 1.838g 1.633g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 24.85g N/A
Selenium 6.2µg 6.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.