Curry powder vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between curry powder and ground ginger?
- Curry powder is richer in vitamin E, fiber, vitamin K, copper, calcium, and phosphorus, yet ground ginger is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Ground ginger's daily need coverage for manganese is 1087% higher.
We used Spices, curry powder and Spices, ginger, ground types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +360.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +301.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +282.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12375% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +330.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +496.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.056 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -36.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1733.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +229% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
1.22 g
Fructose:
1.78 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.19 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +210% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +125.3% |
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Glucose
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0.19g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 325kcal | 335kcal |
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| Protein | 14.29g | 8.98g |
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| Fats | 14.01g | 4.24g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.7mg | |
| Net carbs | 2.63g | 57.52g |
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| Carbs | 55.83g | 71.62g |
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| Magnesium | 255mg | 214mg |
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| Calcium | 525mg | 114mg |
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| Potassium | 1170mg | 1320mg |
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| Iron | 19.1mg | 19.8mg |
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| Sugar | 2.76g | 3.39g |
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| Fiber | 53.2g | 14.1g |
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| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.48mg |
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| Zinc | 4.7mg | 3.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 168mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 19IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 25.24mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 8.3mg | 33.3mg |
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| Selenium | 40.3µg | 55.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.26mg | 9.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.07mg | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 0.626mg |
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| Vitamin K | 99.8µg | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 64.2mg | 41.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.648g | 2.599g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 8.782g | 0.479g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.056g | 0.929g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.11mg | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 0.35mg | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.63mg | 0.341mg |
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| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0.513mg |
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| Lysine | 0.7mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.089mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.311mg |
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| Valine | 0.75mg | 0.411mg |
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| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0.199mg |
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| Fructose | 0.79g | 1.78g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.255g | 0.223g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
603%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Curry powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.951g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
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.