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Turmeric vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turmeric and lime

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E; however, lime has more vitamin C.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 861% more.
  • Turmeric has 2475 times more Manganese than lime. Turmeric has 19.8mg of Manganese, while lime has 0.008mg.
  • Lime has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Limes, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +409.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1939.2%
Contains more IronIron +9066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +3990.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1561.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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%
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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 97% 3% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1913.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +864.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4057.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1282.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +537%
Contains more OtherOther +2260%
Contains more WaterWater +586.8%

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
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23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2263.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1274.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Lime Opinion
Calories 312kcal 30kcal Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 0.7g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.2g Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 29.1mg Lime
Net carbs 44.44g 7.74g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 10.54g Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 6mg Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 33mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 102mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.6mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 1.69g Lime
Fiber 22.7g 2.8g Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.065mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.11mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 18mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 2mg Lime
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Lime
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Lime
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.22mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.008mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.4µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.03mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.02mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.2mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.217mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.043mg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.6µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 8µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Lime
Choline 49.2mg 5.1mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.022g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.019g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.055g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.003mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.014mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.002mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Lime
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
12%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.