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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.

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 Calcium +784.2%
Contains more Iron +8361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1286.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +718.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +1351.6%
Contains more Copper +1001.7%
Contains more Manganese +19504%
Contains more Selenium +51.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +784.2%
Contains more Iron +8361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1286.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +718.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +1351.6%
Contains more Copper +1001.7%
Contains more Manganese +19504%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.7%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.7%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +261.2%
Contains more Carbs +501.1%
Contains more Other +263.1%
Contains more Fats +152.3%
Contains more Water +491.4%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +261.2%
Contains more Carbs +501.1%
Contains more Other +263.1%
Contains more Fats +152.3%
Contains more Water +491.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +452.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.3%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +452.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Turmeric Potato salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 9.87g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 2.68g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 67.14g 11.17g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 143kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Potato salad
Fiber 22.7g 1.3g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 19mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.65mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 15mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 52mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 254mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 529mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.31mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.118mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.101mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 4.1µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.06mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.89mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.534mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 20µg 7µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.042mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.116mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.141mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.202mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.171mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.066mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.135mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.172mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.062mg Turmeric
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.838g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 3.737g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Potato salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.409g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
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.

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.