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Curry powder vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between curry powder and dried thyme?

  • Curry powder is higher in vitamin E, selenium, fiber, and copper, yet dried thyme is higher in vitamin K, iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Dried thyme's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1346% more.
  • Curry powder has 9 times more selenium than dried thyme. While curry powder has 40.3µg of selenium, dried thyme has only 4.6µg.

We used Spices, curry powder and Spices, thyme, dried 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 157% 567% 72% 4635% 287% 169% 86% 7.2% 1026% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +776.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more IronIron +547.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.5%
~equal in Sodium ~55mg
~equal in Manganese ~7.867mg

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 167% 63% 150% 0% 128% 92% 93% 0% 127% 0% 4286% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1617.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +389.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
9% 7% 64% 8% 12%
Protein: 9.11 g
Fats: 7.43 g
Carbs: 63.94 g
Water: 7.79 g
Other: 11.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.9%
Contains more FatsFats +88.6%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.5%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%

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
62% 11% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.73 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.19 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1768.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Dried thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin K 99.8µg 1714.5µg 1346%
Iron 19.1mg 123.6mg 1306%
Calcium 525mg 1890mg 137%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 7.48mg 118%
Selenium 40.3µg 4.6µg 65%
Fiber 53.2g 37g 65%
Folate 56µg 274µg 55%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 50mg 55%
Copper 1.2mg 0.86mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.55mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.513mg 28%
Phosphorus 367mg 201mg 24%
Vitamin A 1µg 190µg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 0.47g 21%
Manganese 8.3mg 7.867mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.399mg 15%
Zinc 4.7mg 6.18mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 1.19g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 4.94mg 11%
Potassium 1170mg 814mg 10%
Protein 14.29g 9.11g 10%
Fats 14.01g 7.43g 10%
Magnesium 255mg 220mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.648g 2.73g 5%
Choline 64.2mg 43.6mg 4%
Carbs 55.83g 63.94g 3%
Calories 325kcal 276kcal 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 26.94g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 1.71g N/A
Sodium 52mg 55mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.186mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.252mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.468mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0.207mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.502mg 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 Dried thyme
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
410%
Dried thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
703%
Dried thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.082g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Dried thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170938/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.