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Turmeric vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turmeric and vermicelli?

  • Turmeric is higher in iron, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin B2, yet vermicelli is higher in copper, selenium, and choline.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for iron is 665% more.
  • The glycemic index of turmeric is lower.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Vermicelli, made from soy types 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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69233.3%
Contains more IronIron +2938.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1395%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +335.5%
~equal in Zinc ~4.24mg

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 0% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +768.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +252.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +259.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9580%
Contains more FatsFats +3150%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.6%
~equal in Water ~11.9g

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
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3353.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1743.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Vermicelli DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 861%
Iron 55mg 1.81mg 665%
Fiber 22.7g 3.9g 75%
Copper 1.3mg 1.916mg 68%
Potassium 2080mg 3mg 61%
Magnesium 208mg 2mg 49%
Phosphorus 299mg 20mg 40%
Selenium 6.2µg 27µg 38%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.51mg 26%
Choline 49.2mg 177mg 23%
Protein 9.68g 0.1g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 11%
Calcium 168mg 55mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 3.8µg 8%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.014g 8%
Folate 20µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0mg 5%
Carbs 67.14g 82.32g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.041g 5%
Fats 3.25g 0.1g 5%
Zinc 4.5mg 4.24mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.013g 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Calories 312kcal 331kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 27mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 78.42g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 17.44g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Vermicelli
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
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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 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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.