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Winged bean vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between winged bean and turmeric

  • Winged bean has more vitamin B1 and copper; however, turmeric has more manganese, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and selenium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 838% more.
  • Winged bean has 7 times more vitamin B1 than turmeric. Winged bean has 0.379mg of vitamin B1, while turmeric has 0.058mg.
  • Winged bean has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Winged bean tuber, raw 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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.9%
Contains more IronIron +2650%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +564.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3621.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785.7%
~equal in Copper ~1.3mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +553.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~20µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 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 ProteinProtein +19.8%
Contains more WaterWater +346.7%
Contains more FatsFats +261.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.9%
Contains more OtherOther +254%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 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 -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +334.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winged bean Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.532mg 19.8mg 838%
Iron 2mg 55mg 663%
Fiber 22.7g 91%
Magnesium 24mg 208mg 44%
Potassium 586mg 2080mg 44%
Phosphorus 45mg 299mg 36%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Zinc 1.39mg 4.5mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 0.058mg 27%
Calcium 30mg 168mg 14%
Carbs 28.1g 67.14g 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.2µg 10%
Copper 1.386mg 1.3mg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.116mg 0.542mg 9%
Calories 148kcal 312kcal 8%
Saturated fat 0.222g 1.838g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g 0.756g 4%
Fats 0.9g 3.25g 4%
Protein 11.6g 9.68g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.107mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.35mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.234g 0.449g 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 28.1g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Sodium 35mg 27mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.15mg 0%
Folate 19µg 20µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.451mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.425mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.64mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.592mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.143mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.599mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.241mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Winged bean Turmeric
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Winged bean
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.616g)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.