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Curry powder vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between curry powder and English muffins

  • Curry powder is richer than English muffins in manganese, iron, fiber, copper, magnesium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 345% higher.
  • Curry powder contains 21 times more iron than English muffins. Curry powder contains 19.1mg of iron, while English muffins contain 0.89mg.
  • Curry powder contains less sodium.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

Food types used in this article are Spices, curry powder and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +909.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +793.1%
Contains more IronIron +2046.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +830.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +571.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2224.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.181mg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.6%
Contains more FatsFats +678.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.4%
Contains more OtherOther +194.6%
Contains more WaterWater +378.4%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2807.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder English muffin DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.357mg 345%
Iron 19.1mg 0.89mg 228%
Fiber 53.2g 2.7g 202%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Copper 1.2mg 0.129mg 119%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Selenium 40.3µg 73%
Magnesium 255mg 21mg 56%
Calcium 525mg 52mg 47%
Zinc 4.7mg 0.7mg 36%
Phosphorus 367mg 133mg 33%
Potassium 1170mg 131mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 0.302g 21%
Fats 14.01g 1.8g 19%
Sodium 52mg 464mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.888g 14%
Protein 14.29g 7.7g 13%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.446mg 12%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 1.566mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.648g 0.259g 6%
Folate 56µg 37µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.043mg 5%
Calories 325kcal 235kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.154mg 4%
Carbs 55.83g 46g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 2.76g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.181mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.17mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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 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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.