Tumeric -
is a good source of folate, dietary fiber, and vitamins C and K
1. Tumeric Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Tumeric
4. Tumeric Nutritional Value
5. Tumeric Health Benefits
Tumeric Facts
History and Origin
Types of Tumeric
Types of Tumeric
Tumeric Nutritional Value
Spices ” Tumeric ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 3 g – 1 Teaspoon
Spices, turmeric, ground
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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9
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0.4%
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Protein
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g
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0.29
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0.5%
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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0.10
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%
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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2.01
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%
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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0.7
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%
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Sugars, total
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g
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0.10
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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5
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%
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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1.65
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9.1%
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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6
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%
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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9
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%
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Potassium, K
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mg
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62
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%
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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1
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%
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.14
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%
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.039
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%
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.594
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%
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
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0.2
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%
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.0
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.002
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%
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.004
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%
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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0.041
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%
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Pantothenic acid (B-5)
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mg
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0.016
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%
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.003
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%
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Folate (B-9)
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mcg
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1
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0.2%
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Vitamin A, RAE
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mcg
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0
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.13
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%
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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mcg
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0.4
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%
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.055
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0.2%
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.013
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.023
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Trans Fatty Acids
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g
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0.002
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
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mcg
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0
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
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mcg
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0
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Tumeric Nutritional Value
Tumeric Health Benefits
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References
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Nutrient Database – US (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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