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Turmeric vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turmeric and pickled cucumber

  • Pickled cucumber contains less manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E than turmeric.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 860% higher.
  • Pickled cucumber has 225 times less zinc than turmeric. Turmeric has 4.5mg of zinc, while pickled cucumber has 0.02mg.
  • Turmeric is lower in sodium.
  • Pickled cucumber has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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 2.9% 0% 2% 15% 28% 0.55% 6% 158% 1.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8943.5%
Contains more IronIron +13650%
Contains more CopperCopper +1429.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +22400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2035.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 3.3% 3.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 2.3% 2.1% 0% 118% 0.75% 2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1088.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more CholineCholine +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2833.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2870.8%
Contains more OtherOther +126.2%
Contains more WaterWater +632.1%

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
38% 2% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14866.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +833.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Pickled cucumber DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.011mg 860%
Iron 55mg 0.4mg 683%
Copper 1.3mg 0.085mg 135%
Fiber 22.7g 1.2g 86%
Potassium 2080mg 23mg 61%
Sodium 27mg 1208mg 51%
Magnesium 208mg 4mg 49%
Phosphorus 299mg 14mg 41%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.02mg 41%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.09mg 29%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 47µg 28%
Carbs 67.14g 2.26g 22%
Protein 9.68g 0.33g 19%
Calcium 168mg 0mg 17%
Calories 312kcal 11kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.01mg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.038mg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 3.6mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.052g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.009mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0mg 5%
Folate 20µg 1µg 5%
Fats 3.25g 0.2g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.081g 5%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.003g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 44.44g 1.06g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 1.06g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.01mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.011mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.005mg 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 Pickled cucumber
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
10%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.786g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.