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

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

  • Ground ginger is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, yet Curry powder is richer in Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin K, Copper, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1087% higher.
  • Ground ginger has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Curry powder. Ground ginger has 0.626mg of Vitamin B6, while Curry powder has 0.105mg.

We used Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, curry powder 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.
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
5
:
5
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Manganese +301.2%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Contains more Calcium +360.5%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.5%
Contains more Zinc +29.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Equal in Iron - 19.1
Ground ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Curry powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Manganese +301.2%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Contains more Calcium +360.5%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.5%
Contains more Zinc +29.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Equal in Iron - 19.1

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.
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
3
:
6
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Vitamin A +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +496.2%
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%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +496.2%
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%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
2
:
3
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +230.4%
Contains more Other +35.4%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +230.4%
Contains more Other +35.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
0
:
3
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1733.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229%
Ground ginger
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
Curry powder
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 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
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
2
:
2
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Fructose +125.3%
Contains more Sucrose +210%
Contains more Galactose +10.5%
Equal in Glucose - 1.14
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
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
Contains more Fructose +125.3%
Contains more Sucrose +210%
Contains more Galactose +10.5%
Equal in Glucose - 1.14

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground ginger Curry 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
35%
Ground ginger
87%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
315%
Curry powder

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