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Curry powder vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between curry powder and bulgur dry?

  • Curry powder is richer than bulgur dry in manganese, iron, vitamin E, fiber, copper, vitamin K, selenium, calcium, zinc, and potassium.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 228% more.
  • Curry powder has 421 times more vitamin E than bulgur dry. While curry powder has 25.24mg of vitamin E, bulgur dry has only 0.06mg.
  • The glycemic index of curry powder is lower.

We used Spices, curry powder and Bulgur, dry types 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.
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 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.4%
Contains more IronIron +676.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1652.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.3%

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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5152.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.045mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +953.4%
Contains more OtherOther +368.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.9%
~equal in Water ~9g

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
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4976.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +464.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 3.048mg 228%
Iron 19.1mg 2.46mg 208%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0.06mg 168%
Fiber 53.2g 12.5g 163%
Copper 1.2mg 0.335mg 96%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 1.9µg 82%
Selenium 40.3µg 2.3µg 69%
Calcium 525mg 35mg 49%
Zinc 4.7mg 1.93mg 25%
Potassium 1170mg 410mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 0.173g 22%
Magnesium 255mg 164mg 22%
Fats 14.01g 1.33g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.342mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.541g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 5.114mg 12%
Phosphorus 367mg 300mg 10%
Folate 56µg 27µg 7%
Choline 64.2mg 28.1mg 7%
Carbs 55.83g 75.87g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.115mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.648g 0.232g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.232mg 5%
Protein 14.29g 12.29g 4%
Sodium 52mg 17mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Calories 325kcal 342kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 1.045mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 0.41g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.285mg 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 Bulgur dry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
96%
Bulgur dry

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 - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/nutrients
  2. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.