Turmeric vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between turmeric and wakame
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, wakame has more folate.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 800% more.
- Turmeric has 45 times more fiber than wakame. Turmeric has 22.7g of fiber, while wakame has 0.5g.
- Turmeric is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Seaweed, wakame, raw.
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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 | +94.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4060% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2422.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +357.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1084.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +273.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1314.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +785.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +343% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +152.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +254% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +880% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +407.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +634.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +522.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +674.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +246.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 1.4mg | 800% |
| Iron | 55mg | 2.18mg | 660% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.284mg | 113% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 0.5g | 89% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 50mg | 60% |
| Folate | 20µg | 196µg | 44% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.38mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 872mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 80mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 107mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 1mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 9.14g | 19% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 3.03g | 13% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 45kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.002mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.13g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 5.3µg | 7% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 13.9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.218g | 4% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.64g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.697mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 150mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.186g | N/A |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.708g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 845mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.