Turmeric vs. White pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turmeric and white pepper
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, potassium, copper, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, white pepper is higher in vitamin C, fiber, and calcium.
- Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 674% more than white pepper.
- White pepper contains 28 times less potassium than turmeric. Turmeric contains 2080mg of potassium, while white pepper contains 73mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, pepper, white.
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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 | +131.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2749.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +298.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +360.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +536.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2900% |
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:
10.4 g
Fats:
2.12 g
Carbs:
68.61 g
Water:
11.42 g
Other:
7.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.5% |
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Protein
~10.4g
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Carbs
~68.61g
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Other
~7.45g
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
0.626 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.789 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.616 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.7% |
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 | 4.3mg | 674% |
| Iron | 55mg | 14.31mg | 509% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 73mg | 59% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.91mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 1.13mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 90mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 176mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 26.2g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 168mg | 265mg | 10% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.212mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.626g | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 3.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.126mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 2.12g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.789g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.616g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 296kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 10.4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 42.41g | N/A |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 68.61g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
| 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 |
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
167%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
White pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)