Nutritional Value of Turmeric and Black Pepper
Nutritional Value of Turmeric
Turmeric is yellow colored root of a plant of ginger family. Turmeric powder is commonly used in cooking. It is also used as coloring agent is many dishes. Turmeric is used as home remedy and in many herbal medicines as it is medicinal.
Nutrition Facts and Information about Turmeric: Turmeric is extremely rich in Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Calcium. It has good amount of Iron and small amount of Sodium, Zinc, Manganese and Selenium.
Vitamin Content of Turmeric: Turmeric has small amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Choline and Betaine. It also has Vitamin K, Niacin and Folate.
Calorie Content of Turmeric: 100g of Turmeric has 354 calories. Calories from fat are 83.
Health Benefits of Turmeric: Turmeric is natural antiseptic and anti-bacterial agent useful for disinfecting cuts and burns, prevents prostate cancer and stops the growth of prostate cancer, reduces the risk of childhood leukemia and is a natural detoxifier.
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Nutritional Value of Black Pepper
Black Pepper is the seed of flowering vine. Its powder is commonly used as spice for seasoning on various dishes. Black Pepper is also used in many herbal medicines due to its various healing agents.
Nutrition Facts and Information about Black Pepper: Black Pepper is extremely rich in Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium. It has good amount of Iron, Sodium and small amount of Fluoride, Selenium, Manganese, Copper and Zinc.
Vitamin Content of Black Pepper: Black Pepper has Vitamin K in good amount and Vitamin A, C, Niacin, Folate, Choline and Betaine in small amounts.
Calorie Content of Black Pepper: 100g of Black Pepper has 255 calories. Calories from fat are 27.
Health Benefits of Black Pepper: Black Pepper is used for improving digestion. It has antibacterial and antioxidant effects, stimulates the breakdown of fat cells while giving you energy to burn. It also cures cold, cough and congestions.
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This article was contributed by Nishidha Patil
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