Turmeric vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turmeric and peanuts
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, fiber, and potassium; however, peanuts are richer in vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and vitamin B5.
- Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 777% more than peanuts.
- Peanuts have 12 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while peanuts have 4.58mg.
- Turmeric contains less saturated fat.
- Peanuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanuts is 13, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Peanuts, all types, 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 | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +82.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +195% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1100.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +923.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1003.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +793.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +316.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +203.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1415.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5340.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1957.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 1.934mg | 777% |
| Iron | 55mg | 4.58mg | 630% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 15.558g | 99% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 49.24g | 71% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 12.066mg | 67% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 24.426g | 60% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 8.5g | 57% |
| Folate | 20µg | 240µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.64mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 705mg | 40% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 25.8g | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 8.33mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 1.767mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 6.279g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.348mg | 19% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.144mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 16.13g | 17% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 567kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 376mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 3.27mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 168mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 7.2µg | 2% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 52.5mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 4.72g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.652mg | 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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75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)