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Curry powder vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between curry powder and pizza

  • Curry powder is richer than pizza in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, magnesium, selenium, calcium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 345% higher.
  • Curry powder contains 30 times more vitamin E than pizza. Curry powder contains 25.24mg of vitamin E, while pizza contains 0.83mg.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than pizza.

Food types used in this article are Spices, curry powder and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +962.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +179.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +580.2%
Contains more IronIron +670.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1042.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2205.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.5%

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.
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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2941%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1389.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +291.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.5%
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.5%
Contains more OtherOther +192.1%
Contains more WaterWater +390.6%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.8%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +210%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +46.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +61.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +26.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Pizza DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.36mg 345%
Iron 19.1mg 2.48mg 208%
Fiber 53.2g 2.3g 204%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0.83mg 163%
Copper 1.2mg 0.105mg 122%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 6.7µg 78%
Magnesium 255mg 24mg 55%
Selenium 40.3µg 19.9µg 37%
Calcium 525mg 188mg 34%
Zinc 4.7mg 1.34mg 31%
Potassium 1170mg 172mg 29%
Sodium 52mg 598mg 24%
Phosphorus 367mg 216mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.39mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 2.608g 15%
Saturated fat 1.648g 4.465g 13%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 1.681g 9%
Folate 56µg 93µg 9%
Choline 64.2mg 16.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 69µg 8%
Carbs 55.83g 33.33g 8%
Fats 14.01g 9.69g 7%
Protein 14.29g 11.39g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 3.825mg 4%
Calories 325kcal 266kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 3.58g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.195mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.355mg 0%
Fructose 0.79g 1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
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.

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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