Turmeric nutrition, glycemic index, calories, and serving size
Spices, turmeric, ground
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Turmeric
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
83 with glucose (glucose 100) http://www.als-journal.com/712-19/ 85 with glucose (glucose 97) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5897315/ May not affect GI https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2964546/
0 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
0.25 tsp (0.5 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
-35.5 (alkaline)
Calories
312
Iron
Potassium
Fiber
Magnesium
Carbs
Explanation: The given food contains more Iron than 98% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Iron than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Potassium, Fiber, Magnesium, and Carbs.
Turmeric Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
83 with glucose (glucose 100) http://www.als-journal.com/712-19/ 85 with glucose (glucose 97) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5897315/ May not affect GI https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2964546/
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 19%
9.68 g of 50 g
19%
Fats:
Daily Value: 5%
3.25 g of 65 g
5%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 22%
67.14 g of 300 g
22%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
12.85 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
7.08 g
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
5%
Total Fat
3g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 27mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
67g
92%
Dietary Fiber
23g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
10g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
168mg
17%
Iron
55mg
688%
Potassium
2,080mg
0%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
168 mg of 1,000 mg
17%
Iron:
55 mg of 8 mg
688%
Magnesium:
208 mg of 420 mg
50%
Phosphorus:
299 mg of 700 mg
43%
Potassium:
2080 mg of 3,400 mg
61%
Sodium:
27 mg of 2,300 mg
1%
Zinc:
4.5 mg of 11 mg
41%
Copper:
1.3 mg of 1 mg
144%
Manganese:
19.8 mg of 2 mg
861%
Selenium:
6.2 µg of 55 µg
11%
Choline:
49.2 mg of 550 mg
9%
Mineral chart - relative view
Iron
55 mg
TOP 2%
Potassium
2080 mg
TOP 5%
Magnesium
208 mg
TOP 10%
Calcium
168 mg
TOP 13%
Copper
1.3 mg
TOP 16%
Phosphorus
299 mg
TOP 17%
Zinc
4.5 mg
TOP 21%
Manganese
19.8 mg
TOP 25%
Choline
49.2 mg
TOP 65%
Selenium
6.2 µg
TOP 65%
Sodium
27 mg
TOP 79%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
4.43 mg of 15 mg
30%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0.7 mg of 90 mg
1%
Vitamin B1:
0.058 mg of 1 mg
5%
Vitamin B2:
0.15 mg of 1 mg
12%
Vitamin B3:
1.35 mg of 16 mg
8%
Vitamin B5:
0.542 mg of 5 mg
11%
Vitamin B6:
0.107 mg of 1 mg
8%
Folate:
20 µg of 400 µg
5%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
13.4 µg of 120 µg
11%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin E
4.43 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin C
0.7 mg
TOP 45%
Folate
20 µg
TOP 48%
Vitamin K
13.4 µg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B5
0.542 mg
TOP 56%
Vitamin B2
0.15 mg
TOP 58%
Vitamin B6
0.107 mg
TOP 63%
Vitamin B3
1.35 mg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B1
0.058 mg
TOP 68%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
170 mg of 280 mg
61%
Threonine:
330 mg of 1,050 mg
31%
Isoleucine:
470 mg of 1,400 mg
34%
Leucine:
810 mg of 2,730 mg
30%
Lysine:
380 mg of 2,100 mg
18%
Methionine:
140 mg of 1,050 mg
13%
Phenylalanine:
530 mg of 1,750 mg
30%
Valine:
660 mg of 1,820 mg
36%
Histidine:
150 mg of 700 mg
21%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.756 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
g
Sucrose:
2.38 g
Glucose:
0.38 g
Fructose:
0.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Turmeric
Sugar:
3.21 g
Fiber:
22.7 g
Other:
41.23 g
All nutrients for Turmeric per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 23% | 45% | 9.68g |
3.4 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 5% | 60% | 3.25g |
10.2 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 22% | 12% | 67.14g |
2.4 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 16% | 28% | 312kcal |
6.6 times more than Orange 
|
| Fructose | 1% | 89% | 0.45g |
13.1 times less than Apple 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 54% | 3.21g |
2.8 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 91% | 7% | 22.7g |
9.5 times more than Orange
|
| Calcium | 17% | 13% | 168mg |
1.3 times more than Milk 
|
| Iron | 688% | 2% | 55mg |
21.2 times more than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 50% | 10% | 208mg |
1.5 times more than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 43% | 17% | 299mg |
1.6 times more than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 61% | 5% | 2080mg |
14.1 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 1% | 79% | 27mg |
18.1 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 41% | 21% | 4.5mg |
1.4 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 144% | 16% | 1.3mg |
9.2 times more than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin E | 30% | 37% | 4.43mg |
3 times more than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 1% | 45% | 0.7mg |
75.7 times less than Lemon 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 5% | 68% | 0.06mg |
4.6 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 12% | 58% | 0.15mg |
1.2 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 8% | 64% | 1.35mg |
7.1 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 11% | 56% | 0.54mg |
2.1 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 8% | 63% | 0.11mg |
1.1 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate | 5% | 48% | 20µg |
3.1 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 11% | 49% | 13.4µg |
7.6 times less than Broccoli
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 70% | 0.17mg |
1.8 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 77% | 0.33mg |
2.2 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 75% | 0.47mg |
1.9 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 76% | 0.81mg |
3 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 79% | 0.38mg |
1.2 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 80% | 0.14mg |
1.5 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 74% | 0.53mg |
1.3 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 72% | 0.66mg |
3.1 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 82% | 0.15mg |
5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A
|
| Trans Fat | 0% | 66% | 0.06g |
265.9 times less than Margarine 
|
| Saturated Fat | 9% | 49% | 1.84g |
3.2 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 72% | 0.45g |
21.8 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 52% | 0.76g |
62.4 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.