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Walnut oil vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Walnut oil and Turmeric

  • Walnut oil contains less Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Calcium than Turmeric.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Iron is 688% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 5 times less Saturated Fat than Walnut oil. Walnut oil contains 9.1g of Saturated Fat, while Turmeric contains 1.838g.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, walnut 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1007.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38%
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 K +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1007.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2976.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
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 Fats +2976.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4978%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8273%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4978%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8273%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 0g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 0g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 100g 3.25g Walnut oil
Carbs 0g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 884kcal 312kcal Walnut oil
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 0g 3.21g Walnut oil
Fiber 0g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 0mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 0mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 0mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 0mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 0mg 27mg Walnut oil
Zinc 0mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 0.4mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 0µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 15µg 13.4µg Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Walnut oil
Saturated Fat 9.1g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 22.8g 0.449g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 0.756g Walnut oil
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut oil Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
4%
Walnut oil
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.262g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.