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Turmeric vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turmeric and sherbet

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and calcium in turmeric is higher than in sherbet.
  • Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 860% more than sherbet.
  • Sherbet has 443 times less vitamin E than turmeric. Turmeric has 4.43mg of vitamin E, while sherbet has 0.01mg.
  • Sherbet has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sherbet is 59, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Sherbet, orange.

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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% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2066.7%
Contains more IronIron +39185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4542.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +837.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +647.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.3%

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +539%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +780%
Contains more FatsFats +62.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1670%
Contains more WaterWater +414.4%

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +845%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Sherbet
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Sherbet DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.011mg 860%
Iron 55mg 0.14mg 686%
Copper 1.3mg 0.028mg 141%
Fiber 22.7g 1.3g 86%
Potassium 2080mg 96mg 58%
Magnesium 208mg 8mg 48%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.48mg 37%
Phosphorus 299mg 40mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.01mg 29%
Protein 9.68g 1.1g 17%
Carbs 67.14g 30.4g 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg 11%
Calcium 168mg 54mg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 1.5µg 9%
Calories 312kcal 144kcal 8%
Choline 49.2mg 7.7mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.063mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.023mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.224mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.08g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.097mg 4%
Folate 20µg 4µg 4%
Saturated fat 1.838g 1.16g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.027mg 3%
Fats 3.25g 2g 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.3mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 27mg 46mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 29.1g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 3.21g 24.32g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.53g 0%
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 - 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 Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.678g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sherbet
Sherbet is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.