Turmeric vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turmeric and soy sauce?
- Soy sauce has less manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, zinc, magnesium, vitamin E, and phosphorus than turmeric.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 817% higher.
- Turmeric contains less sodium.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index than soy sauce.
We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +181.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +409.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +378.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3693.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2923.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +417.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1845% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1140% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +168.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +470.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1261.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +453.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +410.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2280% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +26.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 1.018mg | 817% |
| Iron | 55mg | 1.45mg | 669% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 5493mg | 238% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.043mg | 140% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 0.8g | 88% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 435mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.87mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 74mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 4.93g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 166mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 33mg | 14% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 53kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.5µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.073g | 8% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 18.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.297mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 2.196mg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.57g | 4% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 8.14g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.148mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.263g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Folate | 20µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.165mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.174mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 5466mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)