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Turmeric vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turmeric and Smoothie

  • Turmeric has more Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Calcium, however, Smoothie is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Iron needs 686% more than Smoothie.
  • Smoothie contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +309.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8566.7%
Contains more IronIron +36566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~29mg

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 82% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +693.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +722.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1982.4%
Contains more WaterWater +602.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Smoothie
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Smoothie Opinion
Calories 312kcal 37kcal Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 1.22g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0g Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Net carbs 44.44g 8.16g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 8.16g Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 41mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 24mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 7.35g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 0g Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 29mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.816mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.082mg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Smoothie
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Smoothie
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
13%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.