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Whey vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Whey and Turmeric?

  • Turmeric is richer than Whey in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 861% more.

We used Whey, sweet, fluid and Spices, turmeric, ground types 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.
Whey
Whey
0
:
10
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Calcium +257.4%
Contains more Iron +91566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +1191.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +3361.5%
Contains more Copper +32400%
Contains more Manganese +1979900%
Contains more Selenium +226.3%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +257.4%
Contains more Iron +91566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +1191.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +3361.5%
Contains more Copper +32400%
Contains more Manganese +1979900%
Contains more Selenium +226.3%

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.
Whey
Whey
3
:
9
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.2%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.2%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
4
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Water +624.7%
Contains more Protein +1038.8%
Contains more Fats +802.8%
Contains more Carbs +1206.2%
Contains more Other +1235.8%
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 +624.7%
Contains more Protein +1038.8%
Contains more Fats +802.8%
Contains more Carbs +1206.2%
Contains more Other +1235.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
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2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6772.7%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6772.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Turmeric
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 Whey Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 0.85g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0.36g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 5.14g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 27kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 5.14g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 0g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 47mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.06mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 8mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 46mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 161mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 54mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.13mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.004mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.001mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 1.9µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin E 0mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.15mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 1µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.054mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.078mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.068mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.016mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.046mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.016mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 1.838g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.756g Turmeric
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.608g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.