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Turmeric vs. Ground cloves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turmeric and Ground cloves

  • Turmeric has more Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Ground cloves has more Manganese, Vitamin K, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Ground cloves is 1753% higher.
  • Ground cloves have 5 times less Iron than Turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Ground cloves have 11.83mg.

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

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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 185% 190% 90% 444% 123% 63% 45% 36% 7843% 39%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.9%
Contains more IronIron +364.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +253.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +94%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.1%

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 0.67% 9.6% 176% 0% 40% 51% 29% 31% 90% 0% 355% 19% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +958.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.509mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25.8%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
~equal in Carbs ~65.53g

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
44% 16% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.952 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.606 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377%

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
48% 45% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11800%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +137.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Ground cloves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Ground cloves Opinion
Calories 312kcal 274kcal Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 5.97g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 13g Ground cloves
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg Turmeric
Net carbs 44.44g 31.63g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 65.53g Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 259mg Ground cloves
Calcium 168mg 632mg Ground cloves
Potassium 2080mg 1020mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 11.83mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 2.38g Ground cloves
Fiber 22.7g 33.9g Ground cloves
Copper 1.3mg 0.368mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 2.32mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 104mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 277mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 160IU Ground cloves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Ground cloves
Vitamin E 4.43mg 8.82mg Ground cloves
Manganese 19.8mg 60.127mg Ground cloves
Selenium 6.2µg 7.2µg Ground cloves
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.158mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.22mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.56mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.509mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.391mg Ground cloves
Vitamin K 13.4µg 141.8µg Ground cloves
Folate 20µg 25µg Ground cloves
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.254g Turmeric
Choline 49.2mg 37.4mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 3.952g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 1.393g Ground cloves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 3.606g Ground cloves
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.03mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.18mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.24mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.4mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.37mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.08mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.23mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.34mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.13mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g 1.07g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.585g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.184g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.017g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g Ground cloves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Ground cloves
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
63%
Ground cloves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
906%
Ground cloves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.114g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/nutrients

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

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