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Turmeric vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turmeric and soybean meal

  • Turmeric has more manganese and iron; however, soybean meal has more copper, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 696% more.
  • Turmeric has 4 times more iron than soybean meal. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while soybean meal has 13.7mg.
  • Soybean meal has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Contains more IronIron +301.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +421.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%

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% 0.67% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1091.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +431.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1415%
~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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +36%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.1%
Contains more WaterWater +85.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.3%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.409g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Soybean meal DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 3.8mg 696%
Iron 55mg 13.7mg 516%
Fiber 22.7g 91%
Protein 9.68g 49.2g 79%
Copper 1.3mg 2mg 78%
Folate 20µg 303µg 71%
Phosphorus 299mg 701mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.691mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.569mg 36%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.976mg 29%
Magnesium 208mg 306mg 23%
Potassium 2080mg 2490mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Carbs 67.14g 35.89g 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Calcium 168mg 244mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.251mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.587mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.268g 7%
Zinc 4.5mg 5.06mg 5%
Selenium 6.2µg 3.3µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.045g 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Calories 312kcal 337kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Fats 3.25g 2.39g 1%
Sodium 27mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 35.89g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.409g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.653mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 1.952mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 2.18mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 3.66mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 2.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.606mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 2.346mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 1.212mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Soybean meal
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
58%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.