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Turmeric vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Orange juice different?

  • Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Orange juice is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 860% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 275 times more Iron than Orange juice. While Turmeric contains 55mg of Iron, Orange juice contains only 0.2mg.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Orange juice, raw 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 Calcium +1427.3%
Contains more Iron +27400%
Contains more Magnesium +1790.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1658.8%
Contains more Potassium +940%
Contains more Zinc +8900%
Contains more Copper +2854.5%
Contains more Manganese +141328.6%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1427.3%
Contains more Iron +27400%
Contains more Magnesium +1790.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1658.8%
Contains more Potassium +940%
Contains more Zinc +8900%
Contains more Copper +2854.5%
Contains more Manganese +141328.6%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +10975%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +10975%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1282.9%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Carbs +545.6%
Contains more Other +1670%
Contains more Water +587.2%
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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +1282.9%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Carbs +545.6%
Contains more Other +1670%
Contains more Water +587.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1147.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1790%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1147.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1790%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Orange juice Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 10.2g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 0.7g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.2g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 10.4g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 45kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 8.4g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 0.2g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 11mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.2mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 11mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 17mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 200mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 1mg Orange juice
Zinc 4.5mg 0.05mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.044mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.014mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.1µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.04mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 50mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.09mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.03mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.4mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.19mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.04mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 30µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.1µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.002mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.008mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.008mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.013mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.009mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.003mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.009mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.011mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.003mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Orange juice
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.024g Orange juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.036g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.04g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Orange juice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.814g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.