Turmeric vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turmeric and wheat gluten
- Turmeric has more iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and vitamin K; however, wheat gluten is higher in selenium.
- Turmeric covers your daily iron needs 623% more than wheat gluten.
- The glycemic index of wheat gluten is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Vital wheat gluten.
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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 | +732% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1980% |
| Contains more IronIron | +957.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +614.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +429.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +540.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +386.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +608% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +676.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +187.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.81g
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 | 861% | |
| Iron | 55mg | 5.2mg | 623% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 75.16g | 131% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.182mg | 124% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 0.6g | 88% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 39.7µg | 61% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 100mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 25mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.85mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 13.79g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.272g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 260mg | 6% |
| Folate | 20µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 370kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 142mg | 3% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 1.85g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.156g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.81g | 0% |
| 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)