Goji Berry vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Goji Berry and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goji berry
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goji berry and tumeric:
- Both tumeric and goji berry are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Tumeric has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tumeric is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both tumeric and goji berry are high in calories. Goji berry has 12% more calories than tumeric - tumeric has 312 calories per 100 grams and goji berry has 349 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goji berry is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tumeric per calorie. Goji berry has a macronutrient ratio of 16:84:0 and for tumeric, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goji Berry | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both tumeric and goji berry are high in carbohydrates. Goji berry has 15% more carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both tumeric and goji berry are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 75% more dietary fiber than goji berry - tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goji berry has 13g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Goji berry is high in sugar and tumeric has 93% less sugar than goji berry - tumeric has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and goji berry has 45.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both tumeric and goji berry are high in protein. Goji berry has 47% more protein than tumeric - tumeric has 9.7g of protein per 100 grams and goji berry has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goji berry has less saturated fat than tumeric - tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both tumeric and goji berry are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 68 times more Vitamin C than tumeric - tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goji berry has 48.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tumeric - goji berry has 8054.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has more Vitamin E than goji berry - tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tumeric has more Vitamin K than goji berry - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tumeric has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Goji Berry | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both tumeric and goji berry are high in calcium. Goji berry has 13% more calcium than tumeric - tumeric has 168mg of calcium per 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
iron
Both tumeric and goji berry are high in iron. Tumeric has 709% more iron than goji berry - tumeric has 55mg of iron per 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Tumeric is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) .
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FAQ
Does tumeric or goji berry contain more calories in 100 grams?Both tumeric and goji berry are high in calories. Goji berry has 10% more calories than tumeric - tumeric has 312 calories in 100g and goji berry has 349 calories.
Does tumeric or goji berry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tumeric and goji berry are high in carbohydrates. goji berry has 20% more carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of carbs for 100g and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
Does tumeric or goji berry contain more calcium?
Both tumeric and goji berry are high in calcium. Goji berry has 10% more calcium than tumeric - tumeric has 168mg of calcium in 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
Does tumeric or goji berry contain more iron?
Both tumeric and goji berry are high in iron. Tumeric has 710% more iron than goji berry - tumeric has 55mg of iron in 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
Does tumeric or goji berry contain more potassium?
Tumeric is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium in 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.