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Turmeric vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and skipjack tuna

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, while skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 860% more than skipjack tuna.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +372.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.5%
Contains more IronIron +3337.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1081.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104110.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +654.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1289.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +816.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +151.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.4%
Contains more WaterWater +384.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.019mg 860%
Iron 55mg 1.6mg 668%
Copper 1.3mg 0.11mg 132%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 18.756mg 109%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Selenium 6.2µg 46.8µg 74%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.981mg 67%
Potassium 2080mg 522mg 46%
Magnesium 208mg 44mg 39%
Protein 9.68g 28.21g 37%
Zinc 4.5mg 1.05mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Carbs 67.14g 0g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Calcium 168mg 37mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Calories 312kcal 132kcal 9%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.42g 6%
Fats 3.25g 1.29g 3%
Folate 20µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Phosphorus 299mg 285mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.122mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.403g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.243g 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.485mg 1%
Sodium 27mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 44.44g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g 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 Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.418g)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.