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Curry powder vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between curry powder and pound cake

  • Pound cake has less manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, selenium, magnesium, calcium, and zinc.
  • Curry powder covers your daily manganese needs 356% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 89 times less fiber than curry powder. Curry powder contains 53.2g of fiber, while pound cake contains 0.6g.
  • The glycemic index of pound cake is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, curry powder and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3087.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1017%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +685.2%
Contains more IronIron +1190.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +993%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +706%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3783.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5770.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.173mg
~equal in Choline ~65.6mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.8%
Contains more OtherOther +362.1%
Contains more WaterWater +194%
~equal in Fats ~13.96g
~equal in Carbs ~53.64g

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.9%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +52%
Contains more FructoseFructose +139.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4848.4%
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 Pound cake
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 Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.11mg 356%
Iron 19.1mg 1.48mg 220%
Fiber 53.2g 0.6g 210%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0.65mg 164%
Copper 1.2mg 0.042mg 129%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 1.7µg 82%
Selenium 40.3µg 5µg 64%
Magnesium 255mg 8mg 59%
Calcium 525mg 47mg 48%
Zinc 4.7mg 0.43mg 39%
Phosphorus 367mg 140mg 32%
Potassium 1170mg 149mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Protein 14.29g 5g 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.35mg 153mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.648g 4.811g 14%
Sodium 52mg 377mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 3.02g 14%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.485mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 1.615mg 10%
Vitamin A 1µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.036mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Folate 56µg 42µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.249mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 3.419g 2%
Fructose 0.79g 0.33g 1%
Calories 325kcal 353kcal 1%
Carbs 55.83g 53.64g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Fats 14.01g 13.96g 0%
Net carbs 2.63g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.173mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Choline 64.2mg 65.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

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

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