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Turmeric vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turmeric and potato bread

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and vitamin E; however, potato bread has more folate.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 850% higher.
  • Potato bread has 24 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while potato bread has 2.25mg.
  • Turmeric is lower in sodium.
  • Potato bread has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +642.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.7%
Contains more IronIron +2344.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1283%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7726.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.2%

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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +842.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +530%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.25mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.6%
Contains more OtherOther +88.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more WaterWater +161.1%
~equal in Fats ~3.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Potato bread DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.253mg 850%
Iron 55mg 2.25mg 659%
Copper 1.3mg 0.094mg 134%
Fiber 22.7g 6.3g 66%
Magnesium 208mg 28mg 43%
Potassium 2080mg 718mg 40%
Zinc 4.5mg 1.44mg 28%
Folate 20µg 126µg 27%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.47mg 26%
Sodium 27mg 375mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.188mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.232mg 10%
Phosphorus 299mg 369mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0g 8%
Carbs 67.14g 47.07g 7%
Selenium 6.2µg 9.5µg 6%
Protein 9.68g 12.5g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.817mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 6.8µg 6%
Choline 49.2mg 18.4mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.106mg 3%
Calories 312kcal 266kcal 2%
Calcium 168mg 188mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.25mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fats 3.25g 3.13g 0%
Net carbs 44.44g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.21g 9.38g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.143mg 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 Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.