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Turmeric vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and pound cake

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus in turmeric is higher than in pound cake.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 856% more than pound cake.
  • Turmeric contains 38 times more fiber than pound cake. While turmeric contains 22.7g of fiber, pound cake contains only 0.6g.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1296%
Contains more IronIron +3616.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2995.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +946.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24%

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +581.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.2%
Contains more OtherOther +362.7%
Contains more FatsFats +329.5%
Contains more WaterWater +101.3%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +572.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +352.2%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +36.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1189.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +97.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.11mg 856%
Iron 55mg 1.48mg 669%
Copper 1.3mg 0.042mg 140%
Fiber 22.7g 0.6g 88%
Potassium 2080mg 149mg 57%
Magnesium 208mg 8mg 48%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.43mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.65mg 25%
Phosphorus 299mg 140mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 3.419g 18%
Fats 3.25g 13.96g 16%
Threonine 0.33mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Sodium 27mg 377mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.838g 4.811g 14%
Calcium 168mg 47mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 1.7µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.173mg 10%
Protein 9.68g 5g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.249mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Folate 20µg 42µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 3.02g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.036mg 5%
Carbs 67.14g 53.64g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Choline 49.2mg 65.6mg 3%
Selenium 6.2µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.615mg 2%
Calories 312kcal 353kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.45g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake 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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

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

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