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Turmeric vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turmeric and Tomato

  • Tomato has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 856% more.
  • Turmeric has 204 times more Iron than Tomato. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Tomato has 0.27mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 Calcium +1580%
Contains more Iron +20270.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1790.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1145.8%
Contains more Potassium +777.6%
Contains more Zinc +2547.1%
Contains more Copper +2103.4%
Contains more Manganese +17268.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1580%
Contains more Iron +20270.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1790.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1145.8%
Contains more Potassium +777.6%
Contains more Zinc +2547.1%
Contains more Copper +2103.4%
Contains more Manganese +17268.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%

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.
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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin E +720.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +509%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1857.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin E +720.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +509%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1857.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1000%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Carbs +1626%
Contains more Other +1288.2%
Contains more Water +635.6%
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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +1000%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Carbs +1626%
Contains more Other +1288.2%
Contains more Water +635.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1348.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1348.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +228.9%
Contains more Fructose +204.4%
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +228.9%
Contains more Fructose +204.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 2.69g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 0.88g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.2g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 3.89g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 18kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 3.21g 2.63g Tomato
Fiber 22.7g 1.2g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 10mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.27mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 11mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 24mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 237mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 4.5mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.059mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.114mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.54mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.037mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.019mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.594mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.089mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.08mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 15µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 7.9µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.006mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.027mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.018mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.025mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.027mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.006mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.027mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.018mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.014mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Tomato
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.031g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.083g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Tomato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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