Turmeric vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turmeric and minestrone
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium, while minestrone has more vitamin A.
- Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 854% more than minestrone.
- Turmeric contains 145 times more iron than minestrone. While turmeric contains 55mg of iron, minestrone contains only 0.38mg.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of minestrone is 47.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +6833.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14373.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2449% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1351.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12926.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +287.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +446.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +212.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1340.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +490% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +610.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.152mg | 854% |
| Iron | 55mg | 0.38mg | 683% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.051mg | 139% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 0.4g | 89% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 130mg | 57% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 3mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 23mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.31mg | 38% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 4.66g | 21% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 1.77g | 16% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 14mg | 15% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 34kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.018mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 254mg | 10% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.23g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.391mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 1.04g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.46g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.03mg | 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
23%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.608g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2.5)