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Turmeric vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turmeric and short ribs

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin E, while short ribs have more vitamin B12.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 860% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turmeric is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1286.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +828.6%
Contains more IronIron +2281%
Contains more CopperCopper +1213.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +235.5%
~equal in Zinc ~4.88mg

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% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1427.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +458.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +869.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1191.7%
Contains more WaterWater +178%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4104.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Short ribs DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.013mg 860%
Iron 55mg 2.31mg 659%
Copper 1.3mg 0.099mg 133%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Saturated fat 1.838g 17.8g 73%
Fats 3.25g 41.98g 60%
Potassium 2080mg 224mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 18.88g 46%
Magnesium 208mg 15mg 46%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.29mg 28%
Selenium 6.2µg 20.8µg 27%
Protein 9.68g 21.57g 24%
Carbs 67.14g 0g 22%
Phosphorus 299mg 162mg 20%
Calcium 168mg 12mg 16%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 2.4µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.22mg 9%
Calories 312kcal 471kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.452mg 7%
Choline 49.2mg 82.2mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.252mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.53g 5%
Folate 20µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Zinc 4.5mg 4.88mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 27mg 50mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.15mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.962g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.