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Curry powder vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between curry powder and arugula

  • Curry powder is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet arugula is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 347% higher.
  • Curry powder contains 134 times more selenium than arugula. Curry powder contains 40.3µg of selenium, while arugula contains 0.3µg.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than arugula.

Food types used in this article are Spices, curry powder and Arugula, raw.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.1%
Contains more IronIron +1208.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1478.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +605.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2485.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%

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.
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%
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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5769.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +968.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11800%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~108.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +453.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2022.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1429.6%
Contains more OtherOther +405%
Contains more WaterWater +942.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17822.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +858%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%

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 Arugula
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Arugula DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.321mg 347%
Iron 19.1mg 1.46mg 221%
Fiber 53.2g 1.6g 206%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0.43mg 165%
Copper 1.2mg 0.076mg 125%
Selenium 40.3µg 0.3µg 73%
Magnesium 255mg 47mg 50%
Phosphorus 367mg 52mg 45%
Zinc 4.7mg 0.47mg 38%
Calcium 525mg 160mg 37%
Potassium 1170mg 369mg 24%
Protein 14.29g 2.58g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 0.049g 22%
Fats 14.01g 0.66g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.319g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 0.305mg 18%
Carbs 55.83g 3.65g 17%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 15mg 16%
Calories 325kcal 25kcal 15%
Vitamin A 1µg 119µg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.437mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.044mg 11%
Folate 56µg 97µg 10%
Choline 64.2mg 15.3mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.086mg 9%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 108.6µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.648g 0.086g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.073mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Sodium 52mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 2.05g N/A
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Arugula
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
83%
Curry powder
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.