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Turmeric vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turmeric and Mandarin orange

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , while Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 859% higher.
  • Mandarin orange contains 367 times less Iron than Turmeric. Turmeric contains 55mg of Iron, while Mandarin orange contains 0.15mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
9
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Calcium +354.1%
Contains more Iron +36566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1395%
Contains more Potassium +1153%
Contains more Zinc +6328.6%
Contains more Copper +2995.2%
Contains more Manganese +50669.2%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +354.1%
Contains more Iron +36566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1395%
Contains more Potassium +1153%
Contains more Zinc +6328.6%
Contains more Copper +2995.2%
Contains more Manganese +50669.2%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
7
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin E +2115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3714.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +2115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3714.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
4
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +1095.1%
Contains more Fats +948.4%
Contains more Carbs +403.3%
Contains more Other +1813.5%
Contains more Water +562.8%
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
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +1095.1%
Contains more Fats +948.4%
Contains more Carbs +403.3%
Contains more Other +1813.5%
Contains more Water +562.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1063.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1063.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
0
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Sucrose +154.2%
Contains more Glucose +460.5%
Contains more Fructose +433.3%
Turmeric
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
Mandarin orange
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +154.2%
Contains more Glucose +460.5%
Contains more Fructose +433.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Mandarin orange
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 11.54g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 0.81g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.31g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 13.34g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 53kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 3.21g 10.58g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 1.8g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 37mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 12mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 20mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 166mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 4.5mg 0.07mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.042mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.039mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.1µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.2mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.058mg
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.036mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.376mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.216mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.078mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 16µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.002mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.016mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.017mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.028mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.032mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.002mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.018mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.021mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.011mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.06g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.065g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

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Turmeric Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.799g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.