Turmeric vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turmeric and macadamia
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium; however, macadamia has more vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 681% higher.
- Macadamia has 15 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while macadamia has 3.69mg.
- Turmeric is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +97.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +465.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1390.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +379.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +720.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1960.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +385.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +844.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +521.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2231.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13012.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +442.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +542.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +86.1% |
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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 | 4.131mg | 681% |
| Iron | 55mg | 3.69mg | 641% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 58.877g | 146% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 75.77g | 112% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 1.195mg | 95% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.756mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 8.6g | 56% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 368mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 12.061g | 46% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 1.3mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.54mg | 26% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 718kcal | 20% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 130mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 13.82g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 188mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.275mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 168mg | 85mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 2.473mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 3.6µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 1.502g | 5% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 7.91g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.758mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.162mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 4.57g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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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 is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.223g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.