Curry powder vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between curry powder and flax seeds
- Curry powder has more manganese, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin K, and selenium; however, flax seeds are higher in vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Curry powder covers your daily manganese needs 253% more than flax seeds.
- Flax seeds contain 81 times less vitamin E than curry powder. Curry powder contains 25.24mg of vitamin E, while flax seeds contain 0.31mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, curry powder and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +105.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +234.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8041.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2220.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +834.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.6% |
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:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200.9% |
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
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +840.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +185% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +85.5% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 8.3mg | 2.482mg | 253% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.056g | 28.73g | 171% |
| Iron | 19.1mg | 5.73mg | 167% |
| Vitamin E | 25.24mg | 0.31mg | 166% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 1.644mg | 122% |
| Fiber | 53.2g | 27.3g | 104% |
| Vitamin K | 99.8µg | 4.3µg | 80% |
| Fats | 14.01g | 42.16g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 642mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 255mg | 392mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 0.473mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 525mg | 255mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 40.3µg | 25.4µg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1170mg | 813mg | 11% |
| Calories | 325kcal | 534kcal | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.648g | 3.663g | 9% |
| Carbs | 55.83g | 28.88g | 9% |
| Folate | 56µg | 87µg | 8% |
| Protein | 14.29g | 18.29g | 8% |
| Choline | 64.2mg | 78.7mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.782g | 7.527g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 4.7mg | 4.34mg | 3% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 1.22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.07mg | 0.985mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.26mg | 3.08mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.63g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.11mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.35mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.63mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.7mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.255g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | 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
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62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Curry powder is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.