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Curry powder vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between curry powder and pistachios?

  • Curry powder is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, selenium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc, yet pistachios are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 309% higher.
  • Curry powder has 9 times more vitamin E than pistachios. Curry powder has 25.24mg of vitamin E, while pistachios have 2.86mg.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than pistachios.

We used Spices, curry powder and Nuts, pistachio 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.
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more IronIron +387.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +591.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +475.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
~equal in Copper ~1.3mg

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +394.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1519%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~51µg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.5%
Contains more WaterWater +101.4%
Contains more OtherOther +137.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +223.5%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +370.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +256.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +229.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1008.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Pistachio DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 1.2mg 309%
Iron 19.1mg 3.92mg 190%
Fiber 53.2g 10.6g 170%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 2.86mg 149%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 1.7mg 123%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 14.38g 75%
Selenium 40.3µg 7µg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.87mg 58%
Fats 14.01g 45.32g 48%
Calcium 525mg 105mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 23.257g 36%
Magnesium 255mg 121mg 32%
Zinc 4.7mg 2.2mg 23%
Saturated fat 1.648g 5.907g 19%
Phosphorus 367mg 490mg 18%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Protein 14.29g 20.16g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 1.3mg 12%
Calories 325kcal 560kcal 12%
Copper 1.2mg 1.3mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.52mg 11%
Carbs 55.83g 27.17g 10%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 5.6mg 5%
Potassium 1170mg 1025mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.16mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 26µg 3%
Sodium 52mg 1mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 0.24g 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Folate 56µg 51µg 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)
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.

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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