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Curry powder vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Curry powder and Macadamia?

  • Curry powder is richer in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , Selenium, Copper, Calcium, and Zinc, yet Macadamia is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for Iron is 193% higher.
  • Curry powder has 47 times more Vitamin E than Macadamia. Curry powder has 25.24mg of Vitamin E , while Macadamia has 0.54mg.
  • Curry powder contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, curry powder and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
Curry powder
Curry powder
9
:
1
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Calcium +517.6%
Contains more Iron +417.6%
Contains more Magnesium +96.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.2%
Contains more Potassium +217.9%
Contains more Zinc +261.5%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +100.9%
Contains more Selenium +1019.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Curry powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Calcium +517.6%
Contains more Iron +417.6%
Contains more Magnesium +96.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.2%
Contains more Potassium +217.9%
Contains more Zinc +261.5%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +100.9%
Contains more Selenium +1019.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%

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.
Curry powder
Curry powder
7
:
3
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4574.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Curry powder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 505% 0% 3% 44% 47% 62% 65% 25% 43% 0% 250%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4574.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
4
:
1
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +304%
Contains more Water +547.1%
Contains more Other +520.2%
Contains more Fats +440.8%
Curry powder
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
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +304%
Contains more Water +547.1%
Contains more Other +520.2%
Contains more Fats +440.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
2
:
1
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +570.4%
Curry powder
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +570.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
3
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Glucose +1528.6%
Contains more Fructose +1028.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +614.5%
Curry powder
22% 41% 29% 8%
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
Macadamia
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1528.6%
Contains more Fructose +1028.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +614.5%

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 Macadamia
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 2.63g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 14.29g 7.91g Curry powder
Fats 14.01g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 55.83g 13.82g Curry powder
Calories 325kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.79g 0.07g Curry powder
Sugar 2.76g 4.57g Curry powder
Fiber 53.2g 8.6g Curry powder
Calcium 525mg 85mg Curry powder
Iron 19.1mg 3.69mg Curry powder
Magnesium 255mg 130mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 367mg 188mg Curry powder
Potassium 1170mg 368mg Curry powder
Sodium 52mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 4.7mg 1.3mg Curry powder
Copper 1.2mg 0.756mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg 4.131mg Curry powder
Selenium 40.3µg 3.6µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Curry powder
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Curry powder
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0.54mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.162mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 2.473mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.758mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 56µg 11µg Curry powder
Vitamin K 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.067mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.35mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.314mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.89mg 0.602mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.7mg 0.018mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.19mg 0.023mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.75mg 0.363mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.29mg 0.195mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 1.648g 12.061g Curry powder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 1.502g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Macadamia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Curry powder
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Curry powder
Curry powder is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.