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Turmeric vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and sweet and sour

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and calcium in turmeric is higher than in sweet and sour.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 828% more than sweet and sour.
  • Turmeric contains 443 times more vitamin E than sweet and sour. While turmeric contains 4.43mg of vitamin E, sweet, and sour contains only 0.01mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1580%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2001%
Contains more IronIron +26090.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1545.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +4900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2501.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +621.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6600%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +1950%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3485.2%
Contains more FatsFats +16150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +480.3%
Contains more WaterWater +369%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Sweet and sour
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 Sweet and sour DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.761mg 828%
Iron 55mg 0.21mg 685%
Copper 1.3mg 0.079mg 136%
Fiber 22.7g 0.1g 90%
Potassium 2080mg 99mg 58%
Magnesium 208mg 8mg 48%
Phosphorus 299mg 7mg 42%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.09mg 40%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.01mg 29%
Protein 9.68g 0.27g 19%
Calcium 168mg 10mg 16%
Sodium 27mg 371mg 15%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.4µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.2µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.019mg 10%
Carbs 67.14g 38.22g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.093mg 9%
Choline 49.2mg 2.4mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 8.7mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0g 8%
Calories 312kcal 150kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.187mg 7%
Fats 3.25g 0.02g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.053mg 4%
Folate 20µg 8µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.048mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 38.12g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 18.75g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour 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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.