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Spearmint vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spearmint and Curry powder

  • Spearmint has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Curry powder is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Curry powder covers your daily Manganese needs 312% more than Spearmint.
  • Curry powder has 203 times less Vitamin A RAE than Spearmint. Spearmint has 203µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Curry powder has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spearmint, fresh and Spices, curry 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.
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
:
9
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Calcium +163.8%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +304.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +511.7%
Contains more Potassium +155.5%
Contains more Zinc +331.2%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +642.4%
Spearmint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Curry powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Calcium +163.8%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +304.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +511.7%
Contains more Potassium +155.5%
Contains more Zinc +331.2%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +642.4%

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.
Spearmint
Spearmint
4
:
6
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Vitamin A +21236.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328%
Spearmint
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 0% 0%
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 +21236.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
:
4
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Water +872.2%
Contains more Protein +334.3%
Contains more Fats +1819.2%
Contains more Carbs +563.9%
Contains more Other +250%
Spearmint
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 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 Water +872.2%
Contains more Protein +334.3%
Contains more Fats +1819.2%
Contains more Carbs +563.9%
Contains more Other +250%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
:
2
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35028%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +675.6%
Spearmint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 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 -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35028%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +675.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spearmint Curry powder Opinion
Net carbs 1.61g 2.63g Curry powder
Protein 3.29g 14.29g Curry powder
Fats 0.73g 14.01g Curry powder
Carbs 8.41g 55.83g Curry powder
Calories 44kcal 325kcal Curry powder
Fructose 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 2.76g Spearmint
Fiber 6.8g 53.2g Curry powder
Calcium 199mg 525mg Curry powder
Iron 11.87mg 19.1mg Curry powder
Magnesium 63mg 255mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 60mg 367mg Curry powder
Potassium 458mg 1170mg Curry powder
Sodium 30mg 52mg Spearmint
Zinc 1.09mg 4.7mg Curry powder
Copper 0.24mg 1.2mg Curry powder
Manganese 1.118mg 8.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 4054IU 19IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 1µg Spearmint
Vitamin E 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 13.3mg 0.7mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.176mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.2mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 3.26mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.105mg Spearmint
Folate 105µg 56µg Spearmint
Vitamin K 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.11mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.135mg 0.35mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.63mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.247mg 0.89mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.141mg 0.7mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.046mg 0.19mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.168mg 0.58mg Curry powder
Valine 0.164mg 0.75mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.066mg 0.29mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 0.191g 1.648g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 3.056g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g Curry powder

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is better in case of low diet
Spearmint 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
41%
Spearmint
87%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.