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.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index than tortilla.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +994.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1881% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1343.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1174.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1306.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7288.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2231.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +537.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +390% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +242.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +278.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +211% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +142.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +981.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +153.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.268mg | 849% |
| Iron | 55mg | 3.81mg | 640% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.102mg | 133% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 2.4g | 81% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 105mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 19mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.32mg | 38% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.19mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.37mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 146mg | 22% |
| Folate | 20µg | 98µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 482mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 16.6µg | 19% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 4.125mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 0.4µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.296g | 7% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 49.94g | 6% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 7.28g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 237kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.95g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.185g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.019g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.5)