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Curry powder vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between curry powder and saffron

  • Curry powder has more fiber, iron, copper, selenium, calcium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 874% more.
  • Curry powder has 14 times more fiber than saffron. Curry powder has 53.2g of fiber, while saffron has 3.9g.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index than curry powder.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, curry powder and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +373%
Contains more IronIron +72.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +265.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +331.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +619.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +242.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~264mg

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11442.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +861.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more FatsFats +139.5%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +35.2%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1947.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.586g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 28.408mg 874%
Fiber 53.2g 3.9g 197%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Iron 19.1mg 11.1mg 100%
Copper 1.2mg 0.328mg 97%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 80.8mg 89%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 1.01mg 70%
Selenium 40.3µg 5.6µg 63%
Calcium 525mg 111mg 41%
Zinc 4.7mg 1.09mg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 0.429g 21%
Phosphorus 367mg 252mg 16%
Potassium 1170mg 1724mg 16%
Fats 14.01g 5.85g 13%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 1.46mg 11%
Folate 56µg 93µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 2.067g 7%
Protein 14.29g 11.43g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.115mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.267mg 5%
Sodium 52mg 148mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 27µg 3%
Carbs 55.83g 65.37g 3%
Magnesium 255mg 264mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Calories 325kcal 310kcal 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 2.76g N/A
Saturated fat 1.648g 1.586g 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.