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Turmeric vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turmeric and Watercress

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Watercress has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 850% higher.
  • Watercress has 275 times less Iron than Turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Watercress has 0.2mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Watercress, 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 Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +27400%
Contains more Magnesium +890.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.3%
Contains more Potassium +530.3%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Contains more Zinc +3990.9%
Contains more Copper +1588.3%
Contains more Manganese +8014.8%
Contains more Selenium +588.9%
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +27400%
Contains more Magnesium +890.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.3%
Contains more Potassium +530.3%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Contains more Zinc +3990.9%
Contains more Copper +1588.3%
Contains more Manganese +8014.8%
Contains more Selenium +588.9%

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 +343%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1765.7%
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin E +343%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1765.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +320.9%
Contains more Fats +3150%
Contains more Carbs +5104.7%
Contains more Other +490%
Contains more Water +640.2%
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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +320.9%
Contains more Fats +3150%
Contains more Carbs +5104.7%
Contains more Other +490%
Contains more Water +640.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5512.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2060%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5512.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2060%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 0.79g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 2.3g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.1g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 1.29g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 11kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 22.7g 0.5g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 120mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.2mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 21mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 60mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 330mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 41mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.11mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.077mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.244mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.9µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 4.43mg 1mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.12mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.2mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.31mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 20µg 9µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.03mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.133mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.093mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.166mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.134mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.02mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.114mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.137mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.04mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Watercress
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.008g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.035g 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 Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.811g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
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.

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.