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Curry powder vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between curry powder and edam

  • Curry powder has more manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, magnesium, and selenium; however, edam is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Curry powder covers your daily need for manganese, 360% more than edam.
  • Curry powder has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of edam is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, curry powder and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.3%
Contains more IronIron +4240.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46%

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%
Edam
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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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3875.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4239.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.5%
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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3804.2%
Contains more OtherOther +67.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.9%
Contains more FatsFats +98.4%
Contains more WaterWater +372.3%

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.125g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Edam DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.011mg 360%
Iron 19.1mg 0.44mg 233%
Fiber 53.2g 0g 213%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0.24mg 167%
Copper 1.2mg 0.036mg 129%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 2.3µg 81%
Saturated fat 1.648g 17.572g 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Magnesium 255mg 30mg 54%
Selenium 40.3µg 14.5µg 47%
Sodium 52mg 812mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Potassium 1170mg 188mg 29%
Vitamin A 1µg 243µg 27%
Phosphorus 367mg 536mg 24%
Protein 14.29g 24.99g 21%
Calcium 525mg 731mg 21%
Fats 14.01g 27.8g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 0.082mg 20%
Carbs 55.83g 1.43g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.281mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.665g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.389mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.037mg 12%
Folate 56µg 16µg 10%
Choline 64.2mg 15.4mg 9%
Zinc 4.7mg 3.75mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 8.125g 2%
Calories 325kcal 357kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 1.034mg 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 Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.