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Turmeric vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turmeric and Ladyfinger?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Ladyfinger is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 850% higher.
  • Turmeric has 23 times more Fiber than Ladyfinger. Turmeric has 22.7g of Fiber, while Ladyfinger has 1g.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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.
Contains more Calcium +257.4%
Contains more Iron +1436.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.8%
Contains more Potassium +1740.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Copper +1268.4%
Contains more Manganese +8150%
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 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Calcium +257.4%
Contains more Iron +1436.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.8%
Contains more Potassium +1740.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Copper +1268.4%
Contains more Manganese +8150%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +389.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Folate +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +389.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Folate +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Other +543.6%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +51.8%
Equal in Protein - 10.6
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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Other +543.6%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +51.8%
Equal in Protein - 10.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +734.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.2%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +734.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 9.68g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 3.25g 9.1g Ladyfinger
Carbs 67.14g 59.7g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Ladyfinger
Fiber 22.7g 1g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 47mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 3.58mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 12mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 173mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 113mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 147mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 1.14mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.095mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.24mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Folate 20µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.133mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.81mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.38mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.14mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.511mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.579mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 1.838g 3.022g Turmeric
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.423g Ladyfinger
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 Ladyfinger
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
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.