Turmeric vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turmeric and rye
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, potassium, fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium; however, rye is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 749% more than rye.
- Rye contains 21 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric contains 55mg of iron, while rye contains 2.63mg.
- The glycemic index of rye is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Rye grain.
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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 | +89.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +307.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1991.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +254.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +668.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +421.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +127.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +444.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +174.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +351% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13% |
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Protein
~10.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +115.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.767g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +235.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +137.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +309.1% |
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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 | 2.577mg | 749% |
| Iron | 55mg | 2.63mg | 655% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.367mg | 104% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 510mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 15.1g | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.85mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 110mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.316mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 1.456mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 4.27mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 2.65mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 24mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 13.9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.294mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.251mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.197g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 5.9µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 332mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 30.4mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 75.86g | 3% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 1.63g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.208g | 1% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 338kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 10.34g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 60.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 0.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.767g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0.11g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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.