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Vanilla extract vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Vanilla extract and Turmeric

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Calcium in Turmeric is higher than in Vanilla extract.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 851% more than Vanilla extract.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vanilla extract and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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.
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
1
:
9
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +1427.3%
Contains more Iron +45733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +4883.3%
Contains more Potassium +1305.4%
Contains more Zinc +3990.9%
Contains more Copper +1705.6%
Contains more Manganese +8508.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +1427.3%
Contains more Iron +45733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +4883.3%
Contains more Potassium +1305.4%
Contains more Zinc +3990.9%
Contains more Copper +1705.6%
Contains more Manganese +8508.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
0
:
9
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vanilla extract
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% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
2
:
3
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Water +309.2%
Contains more Other +389.4%
Contains more Protein +16033.3%
Contains more Fats +5316.7%
Contains more Carbs +430.8%
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
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
Contains more Water +309.2%
Contains more Other +389.4%
Contains more Protein +16033.3%
Contains more Fats +5316.7%
Contains more Carbs +430.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
1
:
2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4390%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18800%
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4390%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 12.65g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 0.06g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0.06g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 12.65g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 288kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 12.65g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 0g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 11mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.12mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 12mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 6mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 148mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 9mg 27mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.11mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.072mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.23mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 0mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 0µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 0µg 13.4µg 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
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0.01g 1.838g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract Turmeric
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
3%
Vanilla extract
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.828g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/nutrients
  2. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.