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Turmeric vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and semolina different?

  • Turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E; however, semolina is richer in vitamin B6 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 816% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 148 times more vitamin E than semolina. While turmeric contains 4.43mg of vitamin E, semolina contains only 0.03mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index (0) than semolina (54).

Spices, turmeric, ground and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry are the varieties 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 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +670.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1095.4%
Contains more IronIron +7332.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +341.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1813%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221%

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% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13300%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +322.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +215.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +897.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.5%

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
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%

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
100%
Starch: 68.29 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1033.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +245.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2150%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Semolina
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Semolina DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 1.035mg 816%
Iron 55mg 0.74mg 678%
Copper 1.3mg 0.284mg 113%
Fiber 22.7g 1.8g 84%
Potassium 2080mg 174mg 56%
Magnesium 208mg 27mg 43%
Zinc 4.5mg 1.02mg 32%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.03mg 29%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.452mg 27%
Selenium 6.2µg 19.9µg 25%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 5.048mg 23%
Phosphorus 299mg 153mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.224mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.1µg 11%
Calcium 168mg 71mg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.05mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.294g 7%
Carbs 67.14g 80.89g 5%
Protein 9.68g 7.51g 4%
Folate 20µg 8µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.322g 3%
Calories 312kcal 374kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.672mg 3%
Fats 3.25g 1.03g 3%
Fructose 0.45g 0.02g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 27mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 79.09g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0.33g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.258g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.103mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.339mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.398mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.185mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Semolina
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
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.

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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.