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Turmeric vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and soy milk

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and calcium in turmeric is higher than in soy milk.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 851% more than soy milk.
  • Turmeric contains 86 times more iron than soy milk. While turmeric contains 55mg of iron, soy milk contains only 0.64mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of soy milk is 37.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified.

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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 18% 7.5% 10% 24% 43% 3.3% 22% 6.7% 29% 26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +732%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +572%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1662.7%
Contains more IronIron +8493.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +915.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +475%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8778.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.2%

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% 2.2% 0% 15% 16% 9.6% 22% 18% 0% 7.5% 14% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +346.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~18µg

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
3% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +196%
Contains more FatsFats +85.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +969.1%
Contains more OtherOther +989.2%
Contains more WaterWater +585.2%

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
13% 26% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.961 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Soy milk
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 Soy milk DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.223mg 851%
Iron 55mg 0.64mg 680%
Copper 1.3mg 0.128mg 130%
Fiber 22.7g 0.6g 88%
Potassium 2080mg 118mg 58%
Magnesium 208mg 25mg 44%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.12mg 40%
Phosphorus 299mg 52mg 35%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.11mg 29%
Carbs 67.14g 6.28g 20%
Calcium 168mg 25mg 14%
Protein 9.68g 3.27g 13%
Calories 312kcal 54kcal 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 3µg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.205g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.069mg 6%
Choline 49.2mg 23.6mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.513mg 5%
Selenium 6.2µg 4.8µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.373mg 3%
Fats 3.25g 1.75g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.961g 1%
Folate 20µg 18µg 1%
Sodium 27mg 51mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 3.99g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.06mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.401g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.108mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.114mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.186mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.113mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.117mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.061mg 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 Soy milk
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
9%
Soy milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
19%
Soy milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy milk
Soy milk is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Soy milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172446/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.