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Turmeric vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Yogurt different?

  • Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, however, Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 860% higher.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
9
:
1
Yogurt
Yogurt
Contains more Calcium +52.7%
Contains more Iron +78471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1790.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.5%
Contains more Potassium +1375.2%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +765.4%
Contains more Copper +7547.1%
Contains more Manganese +219900%
Contains more Selenium +56.5%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Calcium +52.7%
Contains more Iron +78471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1790.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.5%
Contains more Potassium +1375.2%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +765.4%
Contains more Copper +7547.1%
Contains more Manganese +219900%
Contains more Selenium +56.5%

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
8
:
3
Yogurt
Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin E +44200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +549%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Turmeric
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%
Yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +44200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +549%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
3
:
2
Yogurt
Yogurt
Contains more Fats +733.3%
Contains more Carbs +1765%
Contains more Other +883.3%
Contains more Water +562.3%
Equal in Protein - 10.19
Turmeric
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
Yogurt
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Fats +733.3%
Contains more Carbs +1765%
Contains more Other +883.3%
Contains more Water +562.3%
Equal in Protein - 10.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
1
Yogurt
Yogurt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +747.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Yogurt
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +747.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
3
:
2
Yogurt
Yogurt
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Turmeric
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Yogurt
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 3.6g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 3.25g 0.39g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 3.6g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 59kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g 0g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 3.24g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 0g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 110mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.07mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 11mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 135mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 141mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 36mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.52mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.017mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.009mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.01mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.023mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.208mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.331mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.063mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 7µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.006g Yogurt
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.053g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.012g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.001g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.721g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.