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Curry powder vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Curry powder and Ground ginger?

  • Curry powder is richer in Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin K, Copper, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Ground ginger is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1087% higher.

We used Spices, curry powder and Spices, ginger, ground types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Curry powder
Curry powder
5
:
5
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Calcium +360.5%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.5%
Contains more Zinc +29.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Manganese +301.2%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Equal in Iron - 19.8
Curry powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Ground ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Contains more Calcium +360.5%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.5%
Contains more Zinc +29.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Manganese +301.2%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Equal in Iron - 19.8

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Curry powder
Curry powder
6
:
3
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.3%
Contains more Folate +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +12375%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +496.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7
Curry powder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 505% 0% 3% 44% 47% 62% 65% 25% 43% 0% 250%
Ground ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 3% 12% 40% 181% 29% 145% 10% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.3%
Contains more Folate +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +12375%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +496.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
3
:
2
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +230.4%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Water +13%
Curry powder
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Ground ginger
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +230.4%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
3
:
0
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1733.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229%
Curry powder
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
Ground ginger
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1733.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
2
:
2
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Sucrose +210%
Contains more Galactose +10.5%
Contains more Fructose +125.3%
Equal in Glucose - 1.22
Equal in Galactose - 0.19
Curry powder
22% 41% 29% 8%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.21 g
Ground ginger
6% 36% 53% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 1.22 g
Fructose: 1.78 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more Sucrose +210%
Contains more Galactose +10.5%
Contains more Fructose +125.3%
Equal in Glucose - 1.22
Equal in Galactose - 0.19

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Curry powder Ground ginger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Ground ginger Opinion
Net carbs 2.63g 57.52g Ground ginger
Protein 14.29g 8.98g Curry powder
Fats 14.01g 4.24g Curry powder
Carbs 55.83g 71.62g Ground ginger
Calories 325kcal 335kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 0.79g 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 2.76g 3.39g Curry powder
Fiber 53.2g 14.1g Curry powder
Calcium 525mg 114mg Curry powder
Iron 19.1mg 19.8mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 255mg 214mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 367mg 168mg Curry powder
Potassium 1170mg 1320mg Ground ginger
Sodium 52mg 27mg Ground ginger
Zinc 4.7mg 3.64mg Curry powder
Copper 1.2mg 0.48mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg 33.3mg Ground ginger
Selenium 40.3µg 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 19IU 30IU Ground ginger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Ground ginger
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.7mg
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.046mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.17mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 9.62mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.477mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.626mg Ground ginger
Folate 56µg 13µg Curry powder
Vitamin K 99.8µg 0.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.35mg 0.289mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.341mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.89mg 0.513mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.7mg 0.241mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.19mg 0.089mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.311mg Curry powder
Valine 0.75mg 0.411mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.29mg 0.199mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 1.648g 2.599g Curry powder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g 0.479g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.929g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g 0.223g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Ground ginger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Curry powder
35%
Ground ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
603%
Ground ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.951g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/nutrients
  2. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.