Turmeric vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turmeric and tomato sauce
- The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and calcium in turmeric is higher than in tomato sauce.
- Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 856% more than tomato sauce.
- Tomato sauce has 57 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while tomato sauce has 0.96mg.
- Tomato sauce has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1286.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +600.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5629.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1030.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1945.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1007.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17422.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +933.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +207.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +378.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +397% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +706.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +983.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1164.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +270.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +610.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +920.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +524.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.38 g
Glucose:
0.38 g
Fructose:
0.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3300% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +378.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +271.1% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.113mg | 856% |
| Iron | 55mg | 0.96mg | 676% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.115mg | 132% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 1.5g | 85% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 297mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 15mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.22mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 27mg | 39% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 5.31g | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 1.44mg | 20% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 1.2g | 17% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 14mg | 15% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 24kcal | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 2.8µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.041g | 8% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.065mg | 7% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.309mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.121g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.024mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.991mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)