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Curry powder vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between curry powder and cheese

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

Food types used in this article are Spices, curry powder and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
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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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%

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%
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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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
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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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1706.8%
Contains more OtherOther +90.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more FatsFats +137.8%
Contains more WaterWater +320.7%

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
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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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.246g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +338.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +110%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Curry powder Cheese
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 Curry powder Cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.027mg 360%
Iron 19.1mg 0.14mg 237%
Fiber 53.2g 0g 213%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0.71mg 164%
Copper 1.2mg 0.03mg 130%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 2.4µg 81%
Saturated fat 1.648g 18.867g 78%
Magnesium 255mg 27mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Vitamin A 1µg 330µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Potassium 1170mg 76mg 32%
Fats 14.01g 33.31g 30%
Sodium 52mg 653mg 26%
Selenium 40.3µg 28.5µg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 0.059mg 20%
Calcium 525mg 710mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.428mg 18%
Carbs 55.83g 3.09g 18%
Protein 14.29g 22.87g 17%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.41mg 13%
Phosphorus 367mg 455mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.029mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 1.421g 11%
Zinc 4.7mg 3.64mg 10%
Choline 64.2mg 16.5mg 9%
Folate 56µg 27µg 7%
Calories 325kcal 404kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Fructose 0.79g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 9.246g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
79%
Cheese

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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