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White pepper vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between White pepper and Turmeric

  • White pepper has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 674% more than White pepper.
  • Turmeric contains 30 times less Vitamin C than White pepper. White pepper contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Turmeric contains 0.7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, white 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 64% 80% 6.4% 537% 303% 31% 75% 0.65% 561% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
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%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 5.5% 29% 4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +536.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.107mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 2% 69% 11% 7%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 68.61 g
Water: 11.42 g
Other: 7.45 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 FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%
~equal in Protein ~9.68g
~equal in Carbs ~67.14g
~equal in Other ~7.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 39% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.789 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.616 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +75.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White pepper Turmeric Opinion
Calories 296kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Protein 10.4g 9.68g White pepper
Fats 2.12g 3.25g Turmeric
Vitamin C 21mg 0.7mg White pepper
Net carbs 42.41g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 68.61g 67.14g White pepper
Magnesium 90mg 208mg Turmeric
Calcium 265mg 168mg White pepper
Potassium 73mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 14.31mg 55mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g White pepper
Fiber 26.2g 22.7g White pepper
Copper 0.91mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 1.13mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 176mg 299mg Turmeric
Sodium 5mg 27mg White pepper
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 4.3mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 3.1µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.212mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 10µg 20µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g White pepper
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 0.626g 1.838g White pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.789g 0.449g White pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.616g 0.756g 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
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
White pepper Turmeric
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
White pepper
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
167%
White pepper
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White pepper
White pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
White pepper
White pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. White pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170933/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.