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Turmeric vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turmeric and sweet roll different?

  • Turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, sweet roll is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 848% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 34 times more iron than sweet roll. While turmeric contains 55mg of iron, sweet roll contains only 1.6mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index (0) than sweet roll (40).

Spices, turmeric, ground and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins are the varieties 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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1123.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1773.9%
Contains more IronIron +3337.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1377.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +662.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +293.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +174.2%

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +204.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.107mg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +316.5%
Contains more FatsFats +404.6%
Contains more WaterWater +93%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +968.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +888.5%

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 roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Sweet roll DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.3mg 848%
Iron 55mg 1.6mg 668%
Copper 1.3mg 0.088mg 135%
Fiber 22.7g 2.4g 81%
Potassium 2080mg 111mg 58%
Magnesium 208mg 17mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 7.473g 45%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.59mg 36%
Phosphorus 299mg 76mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.324mg 22%
Fats 3.25g 16.4g 20%
Selenium 6.2µg 17µg 20%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 1.99mg 16%
Folate 20µg 72µg 13%
Sodium 27mg 304mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 4.797g 11%
Calcium 168mg 72mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.265mg 9%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 4.4µg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Protein 9.68g 6.2g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.838g 3.079g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.384mg 6%
Carbs 67.14g 50.9g 5%
Calories 312kcal 372kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.406mg 3%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Choline 49.2mg 41.3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 31.73g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.107mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.