Salt vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Salt and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salt
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salt and tumeric:
- Tumeric has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tumeric is a great source of protein.
- Tumeric is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salt (Salt, table) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tumeric is high in calories and salt has less calories than tumeric - tumeric has 312 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Salt | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and salt has less carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Tumeric is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salt has less sugar than tumeric - tumeric has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tumeric is a great source of protein and it has more protein than salt - tumeric has 9.7g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Salt has less saturated fat than tumeric - tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both tumeric and salt are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tumeric has more Vitamin C than salt - tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has more Vitamin E than salt - tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tumeric has more Vitamin K than salt - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tumeric has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Salt | 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
Tumeric is an excellent source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than salt - tumeric has 168mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Tumeric is an excellent source of iron and it has 165 times more iron than salt - tumeric has 55mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Tumeric is an excellent source of potassium and it has 259 times more potassium than salt - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
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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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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tumeric or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Tumeric is high in calories and salt has less calories than tumeric - tumeric has 312 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does tumeric or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and salt has fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does tumeric or salt contain more calcium?
Tumeric is a rich source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than salt - tumeric has 168mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does tumeric or salt contain more iron?
Tumeric is an abundant source of iron and it has 165 times more iron than salt - tumeric has 55mg of iron in 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
Does tumeric or salt contain more potassium?
Tumeric is a rich source of potassium and it has 259 times more potassium than salt - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.