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Turmeric vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turmeric and Lamb

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 860% more than Lamb.
  • Turmeric has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
9
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +888.2%
Contains more Iron +2825.5%
Contains more Magnesium +804.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59%
Contains more Potassium +571%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +992.4%
Contains more Manganese +89900%
Contains more Selenium +325.8%
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +888.2%
Contains more Iron +2825.5%
Contains more Magnesium +804.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59%
Contains more Potassium +571%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +992.4%
Contains more Manganese +89900%
Contains more Selenium +325.8%
Equal in Zinc - 4.46

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
4
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +3064.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 18
Turmeric
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +3064.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +763.4%
Contains more Protein +153.3%
Contains more Fats +544.3%
Contains more Water +318.1%
Turmeric
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +763.4%
Contains more Protein +153.3%
Contains more Fats +544.3%
Contains more Water +318.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
1
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1864.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.7%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1864.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 0g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 3.25g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 67.14g 0g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 294kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0g Lamb
Fiber 22.7g 0g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 17mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 1.88mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 23mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 188mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 310mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 72mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 4.46mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.119mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.022mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 20µg 18µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 13.4µg 4.6µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.33mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.81mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.38mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.14mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.66mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.15mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Lamb
Saturated Fat 1.838g 8.83g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.51g Lamb
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 Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.992g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.