Turmeric vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turmeric and lettuce?
- Turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus, yet lettuce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 850% higher.
- Turmeric has 64 times more iron than lettuce. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while lettuce has 0.86mg.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index than lettuce.
We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +972.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6295.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4382.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +931% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7820% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +933.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1913.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +261.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +842.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +611.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2066.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2239.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1006.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +639.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7383.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +822% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.25mg | 850% |
| Iron | 55mg | 0.86mg | 677% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.029mg | 141% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 126.3µg | 94% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 1.3g | 86% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 194mg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 13mg | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.18mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 29mg | 39% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.22mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 2.87g | 21% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 1.36g | 17% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 15kcal | 15% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 36mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 9.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.134mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.02g | 8% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 13.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.375mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.15g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.082g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.006g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0.43g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.818g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.