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Curry powder vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Curry powder and Shrimp?

  • Shrimp has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Curry powder.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for Manganese is 359% higher.
  • Curry powder has 37 times more Iron than Shrimp. Curry powder has 19.1mg of Iron, while Shrimp has 0.51mg.
  • Shrimp contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, curry powder and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +3645.1%
Contains more Magnesium +553.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +351.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Zinc +186.6%
Contains more Copper +216.6%
Contains more Manganese +25051.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +3645.1%
Contains more Magnesium +553.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +351.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Zinc +186.6%
Contains more Copper +216.6%
Contains more Manganese +25051.5%

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.
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Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 505% 0% 3% 44% 47% 62% 65% 25% 43% 0% 250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +4903.6%
Contains more Carbs +27815%
Contains more Other +484.3%
Contains more Protein +67.8%
Contains more Water +744.7%
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
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +4903.6%
Contains more Carbs +27815%
Contains more Other +484.3%
Contains more Protein +67.8%
Contains more Water +744.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18195.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3768.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18195.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3768.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

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 Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 2.63g 0.2g Curry powder
Protein 14.29g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 14.01g 0.28g Curry powder
Carbs 55.83g 0.2g Curry powder
Calories 325kcal 99kcal Curry powder
Fructose 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 2.76g Shrimp
Fiber 53.2g Curry powder
Calcium 525mg 70mg Curry powder
Iron 19.1mg 0.51mg Curry powder
Magnesium 255mg 39mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 367mg 237mg Curry powder
Potassium 1170mg 259mg Curry powder
Sodium 52mg 111mg Curry powder
Zinc 4.7mg 1.64mg Curry powder
Copper 1.2mg 0.379mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg 0.033mg Curry powder
Selenium 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 19IU Curry powder
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Curry powder
Vitamin E 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 0.7mg Curry powder
Vitamin B1 0.176mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.2mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 3.26mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.105mg Curry powder
Folate 56µg Curry powder
Vitamin K 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.35mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.63mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.89mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.7mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.19mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Curry powder
Valine 0.75mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.29mg Curry powder
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg Curry powder
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Curry powder
Saturated Fat 1.648g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g 0.048g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.079g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g 0.001g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
87%
Curry powder
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.592g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Curry powder
Curry powder is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.