Yogurt vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yogurt and turmeric different?
- Yogurt is higher in vitamin B12; however, turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 860% higher.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index (0) than yogurt (19).
Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Spices, turmeric, ground are the varieties used 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.
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1790.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1375.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +78471.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +7547.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +765.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +219900% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44200% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +549% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +225.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +562.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +733.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1765% |
Contains more OtherOther | +883.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.68g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +747.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6200% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
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~equal in
Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.009mg | 19.8mg | 860% |
Iron | 0.07mg | 55mg | 687% |
Copper | 0.017mg | 1.3mg | 143% |
Fiber | 0g | 22.7g | 91% |
Potassium | 141mg | 2080mg | 57% |
Magnesium | 11mg | 208mg | 47% |
Zinc | 0.52mg | 4.5mg | 36% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.75µg | 0µg | 31% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 4.43mg | 29% |
Phosphorus | 135mg | 299mg | 23% |
Carbs | 3.6g | 67.14g | 21% |
Calories | 59kcal | 312kcal | 13% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.4µg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.278mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 0.117g | 1.838g | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.208mg | 1.35mg | 7% |
Calcium | 110mg | 168mg | 6% |
Selenium | 9.7µg | 6.2µg | 6% |
Choline | 15.1mg | 49.2mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.756g | 5% |
Fats | 0.39g | 3.25g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 0.542mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
Folate | 7µg | 20µg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.449g | 1% |
Protein | 10.19g | 9.68g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0g | 0.45g | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.6g | 44.44g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.24g | 3.21g | N/A |
Sodium | 36mg | 27mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.006g | 0.056g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.081g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
17%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%

575%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.721g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?

Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins