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Turmeric vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and fish sandwiches different?

  • Turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E, while fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 849% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Turmeric contains 37 times more iron than fish sandwiches. Turmeric contains 55mg of iron, while fish sandwiches contain 1.5mg.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index (56) than turmeric (0).

Spices, turmeric, ground and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types were used 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.
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +732%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +909.7%
Contains more IronIron +3566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1633.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +818.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.3%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +705.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~13.6µg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.6%
Contains more OtherOther +232.4%
Contains more FatsFats +283.1%
Contains more WaterWater +277%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +478%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +727.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.949g

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% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +215.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +226.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Fish sandwich
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 Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.264mg 849%
Iron 55mg 1.5mg 669%
Copper 1.3mg 0.075mg 136%
Fiber 22.7g 1g 87%
Potassium 2080mg 206mg 55%
Magnesium 208mg 25mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 6.257g 37%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.49mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Phosphorus 299mg 116mg 26%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.55mg 26%
Sodium 27mg 602mg 25%
Selenium 6.2µg 18µg 21%
Fats 3.25g 12.45g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.21mg 13%
Calcium 168mg 37mg 13%
Carbs 67.14g 26.69g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Folate 20µg 46µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.15mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 2.595g 5%
Choline 49.2mg 28.9mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.37mg 3%
Calories 312kcal 257kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.14mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1.47g 1%
Protein 9.68g 10.29g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Saturated fat 1.838g 1.949g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin K 13.4µg 13.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Fish sandwich
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%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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