Curry powder vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are curry powder and brown sugar different?
- Curry powder has more manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium than brown sugar.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 358% higher.
- Curry powder has a lower glycemic index (5) than brown sugar (71).
Spices, curry powder and Sugars, brown are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +532.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +779.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2590.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2453.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +9075% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12868.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3258.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2863.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +710.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2691.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11808.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +556.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1471.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +15151.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +18.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +40.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 8.3mg | 0.064mg | 358% |
| Iron | 19.1mg | 0.71mg | 230% |
| Fiber | 53.2g | 0g | 213% |
| Vitamin E | 25.24mg | 0mg | 168% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.047mg | 128% |
| Vitamin K | 99.8µg | 0µg | 83% |
| Selenium | 40.3µg | 1.2µg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 255mg | 9mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 4mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 525mg | 83mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 4.7mg | 0.03mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1170mg | 133mg | 31% |
| Protein | 14.29g | 0.12g | 28% |
| Fats | 14.01g | 0g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.782g | 0g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.056g | 0g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.26mg | 0.11mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.07mg | 0.132mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Folate | 56µg | 1µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 55.83g | 98.09g | 14% |
| Choline | 64.2mg | 2.3mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.648g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Calories | 325kcal | 380kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.63g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1.11g | 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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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)