What is the difference between turmeric and curry?

Turmeric, a relative of the ginger plant, has a slightly bitter taste and adds vibrant yellow color to your dishes. read more

One major difference between curry and turmeric is their iron content, with turmeric being a much better iron source. Each tablespoon of ground turmeric contains an impressive 5.2 milligrams of iron, which translates to 65 percent of the daily iron needs for men and 29 percent for women. read more

Turmeric is a spice. It is a root, which is dried and made into a powder which is yellow in colour. This is added to curries. It imparts the yellow colour in curries. It has several medicinal benefits. Curry is a food preparation with several spices and vegetable/meat/fish/eggs etc. read more

Traditionally, turmeric was used for nearly every health condition known - from smallpox to a sprained ankle. The reason for its health effects is the compound known as curcumin. Just as oranges are a source of vitamin C, turmeric is a source of curcumin. Today, we extract curcumin from turmeric to use as a natural medicine. read more