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Turmeric vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turmeric and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 857% more.
  • Turmeric has 177 times more Iron than Mashed potato. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Mashed potato has 0.31mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +17641.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1286.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.8%
Contains more Potassium +627.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +1945.5%
Contains more Copper +3614.3%
Contains more Manganese +20104.1%
Contains more Selenium +675%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +17641.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1286.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.8%
Contains more Potassium +627.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +1945.5%
Contains more Copper +3614.3%
Contains more Manganese +20104.1%
Contains more Selenium +675%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +954.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +954.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +486.7%
Contains more Fats +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +358.3%
Contains more Other +461.9%
Contains more Water +519.6%
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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +486.7%
Contains more Fats +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +358.3%
Contains more Other +461.9%
Contains more Water +519.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.5%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2280%
Contains more Glucose +90%
Contains more Fructose +125%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2280%
Contains more Glucose +90%
Contains more Fructose +125%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 13.35g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 1.65g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 2.82g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 14.65g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 89kcal Turmeric
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.45g 0.2g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 22.7g 1.3g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 18mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.31mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 15mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 59mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 286mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 306mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.22mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.035mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.098mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.8µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.42mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.015mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.015mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.08mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 20µg 9µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 13.4µg 5.9µg 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
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.105g Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turmeric Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.261g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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