Turmeric vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turmeric and white chocolate
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E; however, white chocolate is richer in vitamin B12.
- Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 861% more than white chocolate.
- White chocolate has 229 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while white chocolate has 0.24mg.
- Turmeric contains less saturated fat.
- White chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white chocolate is 41, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 | +1633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +627.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22816.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2066.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +508.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.5% |
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 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +47.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +888.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +372% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +887.4% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1926.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.008mg | 861% |
| Iron | 55mg | 0.24mg | 685% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.06mg | 138% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 0.2g | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 19.412g | 80% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 286mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 12mg | 47% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 32.09g | 44% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.74mg | 34% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.96mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 9.097g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 176mg | 18% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 539kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.282mg | 10% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 5.87g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 9.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 29.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.745mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 4.5µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 199mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 59.24g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 1.013g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.608mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 59g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.063mg | 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 |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)
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.