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1. Tumeric Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Tumeric
4. Tumeric Nutritional Value
5. Tumeric Health Benefits

Tumeric Facts

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Tips for Cooking and Storage

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Types of Tumeric

Tumeric Nutritional Value

Spices ” Tumeric ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 3 g – 1 Teaspoon
Spices, turmeric, ground

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	9	0.4%
Protein	g	0.29	0.5%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.10	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	2.01	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.7	%
Sugars, total	g	0.10
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	5	%
Iron, Fe	mg	1.65	9.1%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	6	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	9	%
Potassium, K	mg	62	%
Sodium, Na	mg	1	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.14	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.039	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.594	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.2	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.002	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.004	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.041	%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.016	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.003	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	1	0.2%
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg	0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.13	%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.4	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.055	0.2%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.013
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.023
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.002
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	0

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.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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References

Nutrient Database – US (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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