Curry powder vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between curry powder and salsa
- Salsa has less iron, fiber, copper, selenium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium than curry powder.
- Curry powder covers your daily need for iron, 211% more than salsa.
- Curry powder has 101 times more selenium than salsa. While curry powder has 40.3µg of selenium, salsa has only 0.4µg.
- Curry powder has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, curry powder and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1493.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +752.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2664.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1123.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9975% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +852.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6905% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +697.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +341.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +919.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.056 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54787.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2756.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 8.3mg | 361% | |
| Iron | 19.1mg | 2.24mg | 211% |
| Fiber | 53.2g | 1.4g | 207% |
| Vitamin E | 25.24mg | 168% | |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.096mg | 123% |
| Vitamin K | 99.8µg | 83% | |
| Selenium | 40.3µg | 0.4µg | 73% |
| Magnesium | 255mg | 16mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 525mg | 12mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 30mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 4.7mg | 0.17mg | 41% |
| Protein | 14.29g | 1.5g | 26% |
| Potassium | 1170mg | 270mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.782g | 0.016g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.07mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 14.01g | 0.2g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.056g | 0.107g | 20% |
| Carbs | 55.83g | 7g | 16% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 430mg | 16% |
| Calories | 325kcal | 36kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.26mg | 1.08mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Choline | 64.2mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Folate | 56µg | 19µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.648g | 0.029g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 0.149mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.63g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | N/A | |
| 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-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.619g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)