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Turmeric vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and naranjilla

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and calcium in turmeric is higher than in naranjilla.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 858% more than naranjilla.
  • Turmeric contains 157 times more iron than naranjilla. While turmeric contains 55mg of iron, naranjilla contains only 0.35mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened.

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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 7.9% 2.4% 18% 13% 9.3% 2.7% 5.1% 0.52% 8.7% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1790.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +940%
Contains more IronIron +15614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4542.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +4400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2391.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29452.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%

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 11% 9.3% 15% 0% 11% 0% 27% 13% 25% 0% 37% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.45mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.107mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~14.6µg

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
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2100%
Contains more FatsFats +1377.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1038%
Contains more OtherOther +1715.4%
Contains more WaterWater +624.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
46% 26% 28%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.72 g
Glucose: 0.99 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +38.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +160.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +131.1%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Naranjilla DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.067mg 858%
Iron 55mg 0.35mg 683%
Copper 1.3mg 0.028mg 141%
Fiber 22.7g 1.1g 86%
Potassium 2080mg 200mg 55%
Magnesium 208mg 11mg 47%
Phosphorus 299mg 12mg 41%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.1mg 40%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.75mg 25%
Carbs 67.14g 5.9g 20%
Protein 9.68g 0.44g 18%
Calcium 168mg 8mg 16%
Calories 312kcal 25kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0mg 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.4µg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.22mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 5%
Fats 3.25g 0.22g 5%
Folate 20µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.2mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1.04g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.45mg 1%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 14.6µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.045mg 1%
Sodium 27mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 4.8g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 3.74g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.107mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 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 Naranjilla
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
12%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is cheaper (difference - $1.7)

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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.