Turmeric vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turmeric and mustard different?
- Turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, mustard is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 843% higher.
- Turmeric contains 34 times more iron than mustard. While turmeric contains 55mg of iron, mustard contains only 1.61mg.
- Turmeric has less sodium.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index (0) than mustard (32).
Spices, turmeric, ground and Mustard, prepared, yellow are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1268.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3316.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1656.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +603.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4591.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +440.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1130.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +857.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +119.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +205.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1051.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +551.5% |
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Fats
~3.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +386% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.774g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1033.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +95.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +23.7% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 | 0.422mg | 843% |
| Iron | 55mg | 1.61mg | 667% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.074mg | 136% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 4g | 75% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 152mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 33.5µg | 50% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1104mg | 47% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 48mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.64mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 108mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.36mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 5.83g | 20% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 60kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 3.74g | 12% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 63mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.177mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 1.4µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.214g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.254mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.565mg | 5% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 22.4mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 2.182g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 3.34g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.774g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.373g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 1077mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.624g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)