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Curry powder vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between curry powder and chicken sandwich?

  • Curry powder is richer than chicken sandwich in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and selenium.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 351% more.
  • Curry powder has 38 times more fiber than chicken sandwich. While curry powder has 53.2g of fiber, chicken sandwich has only 1.4g.
  • The glycemic index of curry powder is lower.

We used Spices, curry powder and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +962.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +805.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +377.6%
Contains more IronIron +979.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1691%
Contains more ZincZinc +670.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3690%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.5%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +947.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1074.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +264.8%
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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.3%
Contains more OtherOther +161.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more WaterWater +456.1%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.177g

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +44.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +85.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +22.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.219mg 351%
Iron 19.1mg 1.77mg 217%
Fiber 53.2g 1.4g 207%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 2.41mg 152%
Copper 1.2mg 0.067mg 126%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 8.5µg 76%
Magnesium 255mg 24mg 55%
Calcium 525mg 58mg 47%
Selenium 40.3µg 19.9µg 37%
Zinc 4.7mg 0.61mg 37%
Sodium 52mg 753mg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 7.72mg 28%
Potassium 1170mg 245mg 27%
Phosphorus 367mg 185mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.383mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Carbs 55.83g 20.89g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 4.481g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.3mg 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Choline 64.2mg 35.3mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.23mg 5%
Protein 14.29g 16.28g 4%
Fats 14.01g 11.19g 4%
Calories 325kcal 250kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 1.2mg 3%
Folate 56µg 47µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.648g 2.123g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 3.177g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 2.63g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.03g 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%
Fructose 0.79g 0.97g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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