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Curry powder vs. Onion powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Curry powder and Onion powder

  • Curry powder has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin K, Copper, Selenium, and Magnesium, while Onion powder has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for Manganese is 304% higher.
  • Onion powder contains 93 times less Vitamin E than Curry powder. Curry powder contains 25.24mg of Vitamin E , while Onion powder contains 0.27mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, curry powder and Spices, onion powder.

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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
10
:
0
Onion powder
Onion powder
Contains more Calcium +36.7%
Contains more Iron +389.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Copper +103.4%
Contains more Manganese +538.5%
Contains more Selenium +181.8%
Curry powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Onion powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 116% 147% 81% 138% 87% 10% 111% 197% 170% 78%
Contains more Calcium +36.7%
Contains more Iron +389.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Copper +103.4%
Contains more Manganese +538.5%
Contains more Selenium +181.8%

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
:
4
Onion powder
Onion powder
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +915.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2334.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.8%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
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%
Onion powder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 78% 115% 19% 7% 44% 166% 48% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +915.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2334.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.8%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
4
:
1
Onion powder
Onion powder
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +1247.1%
Contains more Water +63.3%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Carbs +41.7%
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
Onion powder
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 g
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +1247.1%
Contains more Water +63.3%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Carbs +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
2
:
1
Onion powder
Onion powder
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4247.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +885.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Curry powder
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
Onion powder
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.31 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4247.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +885.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
1
:
3
Onion powder
Onion powder
Contains more Glucose +56.2%
Contains more Sucrose +524.2%
Contains more Fructose +111.4%
Contains more Galactose +71.4%
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
Onion powder
58% 11% 25% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.87 g
Glucose: 0.73 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.36 g
Contains more Glucose +56.2%
Contains more Sucrose +524.2%
Contains more Fructose +111.4%
Contains more Galactose +71.4%

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 Onion powder
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Onion powder Opinion
Net carbs 2.63g 63.92g Onion powder
Protein 14.29g 10.41g Curry powder
Fats 14.01g 1.04g Curry powder
Carbs 55.83g 79.12g Onion powder
Calories 325kcal 341kcal Onion powder
Fructose 0.79g 1.67g Onion powder
Sugar 2.76g 6.63g Curry powder
Fiber 53.2g 15.2g Curry powder
Calcium 525mg 384mg Curry powder
Iron 19.1mg 3.9mg Curry powder
Magnesium 255mg 113mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 367mg 322mg Curry powder
Potassium 1170mg 985mg Curry powder
Sodium 52mg 73mg Curry powder
Zinc 4.7mg 4.05mg Curry powder
Copper 1.2mg 0.59mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg 1.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 40.3µg 14.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Curry powder
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Curry powder
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0.27mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 23.4mg Onion powder
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.457mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.08mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 0.321mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.732mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.718mg Onion powder
Folate 56µg 64µg Onion powder
Vitamin K 99.8µg 4.1µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.06mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.35mg 0.14mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.14mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.89mg 0.22mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.7mg 0.49mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.19mg 0.09mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.28mg Curry powder
Valine 0.75mg 0.17mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.29mg 0.16mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 1.648g 0.219g Onion powder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g 0.202g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.31g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g 0.015g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Curry powder Onion powder
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
41%
Onion powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
113%
Onion powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder
Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/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.