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Cheese vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheese and curry powder

  • Cheese is richer in vitamin B12, yet curry powder is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 360% higher.
  • Curry powder contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +844.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1439.5%
Contains more IronIron +13542.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3900%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30640.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.4%

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.
Cheese
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3454.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +506.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5425.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4058.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +289.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
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 ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more FatsFats +137.8%
Contains more WaterWater +320.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1706.8%
Contains more OtherOther +90.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.782g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +338.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +110%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 0.027mg 8.3mg 360%
Iron 0.14mg 19.1mg 237%
Fiber 0g 53.2g 213%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 25.24mg 164%
Copper 0.03mg 1.2mg 130%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 99.8µg 81%
Saturated fat 18.867g 1.648g 78%
Magnesium 27mg 255mg 54%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin A 330µg 1µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Potassium 76mg 1170mg 32%
Fats 33.31g 14.01g 30%
Sodium 653mg 52mg 26%
Selenium 28.5µg 40.3µg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.26mg 20%
Calcium 710mg 525mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.2mg 18%
Carbs 3.09g 55.83g 18%
Protein 22.87g 14.29g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.07mg 13%
Phosphorus 455mg 367mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.176mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 3.056g 11%
Zinc 3.64mg 4.7mg 10%
Choline 16.5mg 64.2mg 9%
Folate 27µg 56µg 7%
Calories 404kcal 325kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.105mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Fructose 0g 0.79g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 8.782g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 2.76g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Curry powder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Cheese
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.219g)
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?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.