Curry powder vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between curry powder and shiitake
- Shiitake has less manganese, iron, fiber, copper, selenium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium than curry powder.
- Curry powder covers your daily need for manganese, 351% more than shiitake.
- Curry powder has 263 times more calcium than shiitake. While curry powder has 525mg of calcium, shiitake has only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of shiitake is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, curry powder and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.
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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 | +1175% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26150% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +284.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +4558.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +745.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +356.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3508.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +607% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1073.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +330.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179% |
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:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +537.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2759.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +722.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +855.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +919.8% |
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 g
Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +108.8% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 8.3mg | 0.23mg | 351% |
Iron | 19.1mg | 0.41mg | 234% |
Fiber | 53.2g | 2.5g | 203% |
Vitamin E | 25.24mg | 168% | |
Copper | 1.2mg | 0.142mg | 118% |
Vitamin K | 99.8µg | 83% | |
Selenium | 40.3µg | 5.7µg | 63% |
Magnesium | 255mg | 20mg | 56% |
Calcium | 525mg | 2mg | 52% |
Phosphorus | 367mg | 112mg | 36% |
Zinc | 4.7mg | 1.03mg | 33% |
Potassium | 1170mg | 304mg | 25% |
Protein | 14.29g | 2.24g | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.782g | 22% | |
Fats | 14.01g | 0.49g | 21% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.056g | 20% | |
Carbs | 55.83g | 6.79g | 16% |
Calories | 325kcal | 34kcal | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 0.293mg | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.015mg | 13% |
Choline | 64.2mg | 12% | |
Folate | 56µg | 13µg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.07mg | 1.5mg | 9% |
Saturated fat | 1.648g | 7% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.26mg | 3.877mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
Sodium | 52mg | 9mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
Fructose | 0.79g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.217mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.63g | 4.29g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.76g | 2.38g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.11mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.35mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.63mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.89mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.7mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.75mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.29mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.255g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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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%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.648g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.