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Turmeric vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turmeric and Tortilla?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, yet Tortilla is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 849% higher.
  • Turmeric has 23 times more Vitamin E than Tortilla. Turmeric has 4.43mg of Vitamin E , while Tortilla has 0.19mg.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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 +140%
Contains more Iron +1343.6%
Contains more Magnesium +994.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +1881%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +1306.3%
Contains more Copper +1174.5%
Contains more Manganese +7288.1%
Contains more Selenium +167.7%
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +1343.6%
Contains more Magnesium +994.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +1881%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +1306.3%
Contains more Copper +1174.5%
Contains more Manganese +7288.1%
Contains more Selenium +167.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +2231.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +537.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Folate +390%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2231.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +537.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Folate +390%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +242.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Contains more Other +278.6%
Contains more Water +211%
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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +242.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Contains more Other +278.6%
Contains more Water +211%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +981.8%
Contains more Glucose +153.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +981.8%
Contains more Glucose +153.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 9.68g 7.28g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.95g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 49.94g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 237kcal Turmeric
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.45g 0g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 22.7g 2.4g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 70mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 3.81mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 19mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 146mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 105mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 482mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.32mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.102mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.268mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.19mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.114mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.06mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.06mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.182mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.286mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.157mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.122mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.375mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.326mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.165mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.056g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.185g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.391g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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 Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.