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Coffee vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coffee and curry powder

  • Curry powder is richer than coffee in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, selenium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 360% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +8400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2287.8%
Contains more IronIron +190900%
Contains more CopperCopper +59900%
Contains more ZincZinc +23400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35987%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
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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% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +252300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1606.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +99700%
Contains more FolateFolate +2700%
Contains more CholineCholine +2369.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 WaterWater +1029.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11808.3%
Contains more FatsFats +69950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1404.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58446.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 0.023mg 8.3mg 360%
Iron 0.01mg 19.1mg 239%
Fiber 0g 53.2g 213%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 25.24mg 168%
Copper 0.002mg 1.2mg 133%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 99.8µg 83%
Selenium 0µg 40.3µg 73%
Magnesium 3mg 255mg 60%
Calcium 2mg 525mg 52%
Phosphorus 3mg 367mg 52%
Zinc 0.02mg 4.7mg 43%
Potassium 49mg 1170mg 33%
Protein 0.12g 14.29g 28%
Fats 0.02g 14.01g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 8.782g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 3.056g 20%
Carbs 0g 55.83g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 3.26mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.07mg 16%
Calories 1kcal 325kcal 16%
Folate 2µg 56µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.176mg 14%
Choline 2.6mg 64.2mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.2mg 10%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.105mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.002g 1.648g 7%
Sodium 2mg 52mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.79g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.76g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

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?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.