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Turmeric vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Wheat different?

  • Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Wheat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 730% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 16 times more Iron than Wheat . While Turmeric contains 55mg of Iron, Wheat contains only 3.52mg.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Wheat, durum are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +394.1%
Contains more Iron +1462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +382.6%
Contains more Copper +135.1%
Contains more Manganese +557.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Selenium +1341.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.16
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 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +394.1%
Contains more Iron +1462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +382.6%
Contains more Copper +135.1%
Contains more Manganese +557.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Selenium +1341.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.16

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +399.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.6%
Contains more Folate +115%
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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +399.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.6%
Contains more Folate +115%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +297.8%
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Equal in Carbs - 71.13
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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +297.8%
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Equal in Carbs - 71.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.4%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 9.68g 13.68g Wheat
Fats 3.25g 2.47g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 312kcal 339kcal Wheat
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Wheat
Fiber 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 34mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 3.52mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 144mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 2080mg 431mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 4.5mg 4.16mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.553mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 3.012mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.121mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 20µg 43µg Wheat
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.33mg 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.81mg 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.38mg 0.303mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.66mg 0.594mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.322mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.056g Wheat
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.344g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.978g Wheat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.