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Turmeric vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and maple sugar

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin K, while maple sugar has more zinc.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 669% more than maple sugar.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of maple sugar is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Sugars, maple.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +994.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +659.1%
Contains more IronIron +3316.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1213.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9866.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +347.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +675%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%

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.
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%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1029.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2242.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9580%
Contains more FatsFats +1525%
Contains more WaterWater +60.6%
Contains more OtherOther +785%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.4%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +601.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +656%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 312kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Protein 9.68g 0.1g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.2g Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Net carbs 44.44g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 67.14g 90.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 208mg 19mg Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 90mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 274mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 1.61mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 84.87g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 0g Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.099mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 299mg 3mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 11mg Maple sugar
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 4.422mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.8µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.009mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.013mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.04mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.048mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.003mg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 0µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Maple sugar
Choline 49.2mg 2.1mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.064g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.1g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.802g)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.