Turmeric vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between turmeric and potato salad?
- Turmeric is richer than potato salad in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 856% more.
- Turmeric has 85 times more iron than potato salad. While turmeric has 55mg of iron, potato salad has only 0.65mg.
- The amount of sodium in turmeric is lower.
- The glycemic index of turmeric is lower.
We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Potato salad, home-prepared types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1286.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +784.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +718.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8361.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1001.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1351.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +475% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19504% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +501.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +152.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +491.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +452.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +394.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.101mg | 856% |
| Iron | 55mg | 0.65mg | 679% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.118mg | 131% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 1.3g | 86% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 254mg | 54% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 15mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.31mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 52mg | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 529mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 3.737g | 20% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 11.17g | 19% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 19mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 2.68g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 3.25g | 8.2g | 8% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 143kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 2.48g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 4.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.89mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.141mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 1.429g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.062mg | 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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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.409g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.