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Curry powder vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Curry powder and Cinnamon

  • Curry powder has more Vitamin E , Iron, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 399% more than Curry powder.
  • Cinnamon contains 13 times less Selenium than Curry powder. Curry powder contains 40.3µg of Selenium, while Cinnamon contains 3.1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, curry powder and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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.
Contains more Iron +129.6%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +473.4%
Contains more Potassium +171.5%
Contains more Zinc +156.8%
Contains more Copper +254%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Manganese +110.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Iron +129.6%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +473.4%
Contains more Potassium +171.5%
Contains more Zinc +156.8%
Contains more Copper +254%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Manganese +110.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +987.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.9%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1452.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Contains more Vitamin E +987.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.9%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1452.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +258.1%
Contains more Fats +1029.8%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Contains more Water +20.2%
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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +258.1%
Contains more Fats +1029.8%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Contains more Water +20.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3469.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4394.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3469.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4394.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +3000%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +40.5%
Equal in Glucose - 1.04
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
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +3000%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +40.5%
Equal in Glucose - 1.04

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 2.63g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 14.29g 3.99g Curry powder
Fats 14.01g 1.24g Curry powder
Carbs 55.83g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 325kcal 247kcal Curry powder
Fructose 0.79g 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.76g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.2g 53.1g Curry powder
Calcium 525mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 19.1mg 8.32mg Curry powder
Magnesium 255mg 60mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 367mg 64mg Curry powder
Potassium 1170mg 431mg Curry powder
Sodium 52mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 4.7mg 1.83mg Curry powder
Copper 1.2mg 0.339mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 40.3µg 3.1µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 19IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 25.24mg 2.32mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.022mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.041mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 1.332mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.358mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Folate 56µg 6µg Curry powder
Vitamin K 99.8µg 31.2µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.049mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.35mg 0.136mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.146mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.89mg 0.253mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.7mg 0.243mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.19mg 0.078mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.146mg Curry powder
Valine 0.75mg 0.224mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.29mg 0.117mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 1.648g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g 0.246g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.068g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g 0.011g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Cinnamon
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
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Curry powder
Curry powder is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.303g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients

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

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