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Turmeric vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Spearmint different?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Spearmint is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 812% more than Spearmint.
  • Turmeric contains 5 times more Copper than Spearmint. Turmeric contains 1.3mg of Copper, while Spearmint contains 0.24mg.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Spearmint, fresh 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 45% 60% 40% 445% 80% 30% 26% 3.9% 146% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +354.1%
Contains more IronIron +363.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +398.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1671%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.5%

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 44% 243% 0% 0% 20% 40% 18% 15% 36% 0% 0% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
~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
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.2%
Contains more FatsFats +345.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +698.3%
Contains more OtherOther +250.5%
Contains more WaterWater +565.8%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.394 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1696%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Spearmint Opinion
Calories 312kcal 44kcal Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 3.29g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.73g Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 13.3mg Spearmint
Net carbs 44.44g 1.61g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 8.41g Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 63mg Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 199mg Spearmint
Potassium 2080mg 458mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 11.87mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Spearmint
Fiber 22.7g 6.8g Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.24mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 1.09mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 60mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 30mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 4054IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Spearmint
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 1.118mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.078mg Spearmint
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.175mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.948mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.25mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.158mg Spearmint
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 105µg Spearmint
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Spearmint
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.191g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.025g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.394g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.05mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.135mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.135mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.247mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.141mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.046mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.168mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.164mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.066mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Spearmint
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
38%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint 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 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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.