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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.
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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
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.
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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
2% 5% 91%
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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
23% 30% 47%
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.
Turmeric Minestrone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Minestrone DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Minestrone
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
5%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.608g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.