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Turmeric vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and ostrich different?

  • Turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium; however, ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 860% higher.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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.
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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +732%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.6%
Contains more IronIron +1871.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +755.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104110.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +504.8%
~equal in Zinc ~4.85mg

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% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1826.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +429.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1546.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.3%
Contains more WaterWater +433.2%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Ostrich DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.019mg 860%
Iron 55mg 2.79mg 653%
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Copper 1.3mg 0.152mg 128%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Selenium 6.2µg 37.5µg 57%
Potassium 2080mg 362mg 51%
Magnesium 208mg 25mg 44%
Protein 9.68g 28.49g 38%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 7.143mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.545mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.23mg 28%
Carbs 67.14g 0g 22%
Calcium 168mg 6mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.318mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.232mg 15%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.292mg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Calories 312kcal 145kcal 8%
Phosphorus 299mg 251mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.838g 1g 4%
Zinc 4.5mg 4.85mg 3%
Sodium 27mg 80mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.44g 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Folate 20µg 15µg 1%
Fats 3.25g 2.57g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.97g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.716mg 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 Ostrich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.