Nutritional Composition of Turmeric per 100 g |
| Composition | USDA Handbook 8-2 (Ground) | ASTA |
| Water (g) | 11.36 | 6.0 |
| Food energy (kcal) | 354 | 390 |
| Protein (g) | 7.83 | 8.5 |
| Fat (g) | 9.88 | 8.9 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 64.93 | 69.9 |
| Ash (g) | 6.02 | 6.8 |
| Calcium (g) | 0.182 | 0.2 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 268 | 260 |
| Sodium (mg) | 38 | 10 |
| Potassium (mg) | 2525 | 2500 |
| Iron (mg) | 41.42 | 47.5 |
| Thiamine (mg) | 0.152 | 0.090 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.233 | 0.190 |
| Niacin (mg) | 5.140 | 4.8 |
| Ascorbic acid (mg) | 25.85 | 50 |
| Vitamin A activity (RE) | Trace | ND |
| Composition of Foods, Spices and Herbs. USDA Agricultural Handbook 8-2, January 1977. |
| The Nutritional Composition of Spices. ASTA Research Committee. February 1977. |
| ND = Not detected. |
