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Turmeric vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and muenster cheese

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, while muenster cheese has more vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 861% more than muenster cheese.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turmeric is lower.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Cheese, muenster.

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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 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +670.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1452.2%
Contains more IronIron +13314.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +4093.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +326.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%

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% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1603.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +436%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5894.6%
Contains more OtherOther +93.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.8%
Contains more FatsFats +824.3%
Contains more WaterWater +225.1%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1840.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.008mg 861%
Iron 55mg 0.41mg 682%
Copper 1.3mg 0.031mg 141%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Saturated fat 1.838g 19.113g 79%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg 61%
Potassium 2080mg 134mg 57%
Calcium 168mg 717mg 55%
Magnesium 208mg 27mg 43%
Fats 3.25g 30.04g 41%
Vitamin A 0µg 298µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.26mg 28%
Protein 9.68g 23.41g 27%
Sodium 27mg 628mg 26%
Phosphorus 299mg 468mg 24%
Carbs 67.14g 1.12g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 8.711g 21%
Selenium 6.2µg 14.5µg 15%
Zinc 4.5mg 2.81mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.32mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 2.5µg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.103mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.19mg 7%
Choline 49.2mg 15.4mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.056mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.013mg 4%
Calories 312kcal 368kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Folate 20µg 12µg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.661g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 1.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.829mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Muenster cheese
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
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.