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Turmeric vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turmeric and prunes

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E; however, prunes have more vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 848% higher.
  • Prunes have 59 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while prunes have 0.93mg.
  • Prunes have a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +407.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.2%
Contains more IronIron +5814%
Contains more CopperCopper +362.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +922.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6522.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1966.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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%
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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% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +930.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +344%
~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
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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +344%
Contains more FatsFats +755.3%
Contains more OtherOther +168.2%
Contains more WaterWater +140.6%
~equal in Carbs ~63.88g

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
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43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +747.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1119.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1486.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +6600%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2666.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Prunes
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 Prunes DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.299mg 848%
Iron 55mg 0.93mg 676%
Copper 1.3mg 0.281mg 113%
Fiber 22.7g 7.1g 62%
Magnesium 208mg 41mg 40%
Potassium 2080mg 732mg 40%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 59.5µg 38%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.44mg 37%
Phosphorus 299mg 69mg 33%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.43mg 27%
Fructose 0.45g 12.45g 15%
Protein 9.68g 2.18g 15%
Calcium 168mg 43mg 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.3µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.205mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.088g 8%
Choline 49.2mg 10.1mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.062g 5%
Folate 20µg 4µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Fats 3.25g 0.38g 4%
Calories 312kcal 240kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.186mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.882mg 3%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.422mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.051mg 1%
Sodium 27mg 2mg 1%
Carbs 67.14g 63.88g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.053g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 44.44g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 38.13g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.027mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Prunes
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
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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