Rosemary vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Rosemary and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rosemary
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rosemary and tumeric:
- Both tumeric and rosemary are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Rosemary has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Rosemary is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Tumeric is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both tumeric and rosemary are high in calories. Tumeric has 138% more calories than rosemary - tumeric has 312 calories per 100 grams and rosemary has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rosemary is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tumeric per calorie. Rosemary has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rosemary | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and rosemary has 69% less carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both tumeric and rosemary are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 61% more dietary fiber than rosemary - tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and rosemary has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rosemary has less sugar than tumeric - tumeric has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tumeric is a great source of protein and it has 192% more protein than rosemary - tumeric has 9.7g of protein per 100 grams and rosemary has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tumeric and rosemary contain similar amounts of saturated fat - tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rosemary has 2.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and rosemary are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rosemary is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 30 times more Vitamin C than tumeric - tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rosemary has 21.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tumeric - rosemary has 146ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has more Vitamin E than rosemary - tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tumeric has more Vitamin K than rosemary - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Rosemary has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both rosemary and tumeric contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Rosemary | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.036 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.152 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 0.912 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.804 MG | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 109 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both tumeric and rosemary are high in calcium. Rosemary has 89% more calcium than tumeric - tumeric has 168mg of calcium per 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
iron
Both tumeric and rosemary are high in iron. Tumeric has 727% more iron than rosemary - tumeric has 55mg of iron per 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both tumeric and rosemary are high in potassium. Tumeric has 211% more potassium than rosemary - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium per 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, rosemary has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Rosemary | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.414 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 0.414 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both rosemary and tumeric contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rosemary | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.672 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.753 G |
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.
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FAQ
Does tumeric or rosemary contain more calories in 100 grams?Both tumeric and rosemary are high in calories. Tumeric has 140% more calories than rosemary - tumeric has 312 calories in 100g and rosemary has 131 calories.
Does tumeric or rosemary have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and rosemary has 70% fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of carbs for 100g and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
Does tumeric or rosemary contain more calcium?
Both tumeric and rosemary are high in calcium. Rosemary has 90% more calcium than tumeric - tumeric has 168mg of calcium in 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
Does tumeric or rosemary contain more iron?
Both tumeric and rosemary are high in iron. Tumeric has 730% more iron than rosemary - tumeric has 55mg of iron in 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
Does tumeric or rosemary contain more potassium?
Both tumeric and rosemary are high in potassium. Tumeric has 210% more potassium than rosemary - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium in 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.