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Turmeric vs. Soursop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and soursop different?

  • Turmeric is richer in iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and calcium, while soursop is higher in vitamin C.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for iron, 680% more than soursop.
  • Turmeric contains 55 times more vitamin E than soursop. Turmeric contains 4.43mg of vitamin E, while soursop contains 0.08mg.
  • Soursop has a higher glycemic index (32) than turmeric (0).

Spices, turmeric, ground and Soursop, raw types were 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 15% 4.2% 25% 23% 29% 2.7% 12% 1.8% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +890.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +648.2%
Contains more IronIron +9066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1411.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +4400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1007.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +933.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%

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 69% 0% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 17% 15% 14% 0% 1% 11% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3250%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +868%
Contains more FatsFats +983.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +298.7%
Contains more OtherOther +911.4%
Contains more WaterWater +531.6%

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
24% 43% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +398.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +995.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Soursop DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 861%
Iron 55mg 0.6mg 680%
Copper 1.3mg 0.086mg 135%
Fiber 22.7g 3.3g 78%
Potassium 2080mg 278mg 53%
Magnesium 208mg 21mg 45%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.1mg 40%
Phosphorus 299mg 27mg 39%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.08mg 29%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 20.6mg 22%
Protein 9.68g 1g 17%
Carbs 67.14g 16.84g 17%
Calcium 168mg 14mg 15%
Calories 312kcal 66kcal 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.4µg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 7.6mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.051g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.05mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.253mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.069g 5%
Fats 3.25g 0.3g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.059mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.9mg 3%
Folate 20µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.07mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 27mg 14mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.09g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 13.54g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 13.54g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.007mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Soursop
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
12%
Soursop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
11%
Soursop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 contains less Sodium?
Soursop
Soursop contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.787g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soursop
Soursop 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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/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.