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Curry powder vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between curry powder and sun-dried tomato

  • Curry powder has more manganese, iron, fiber, copper, selenium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus, while sun-dried tomato has more vitamin C.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 341% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 13 times less selenium than curry powder. Curry powder contains 40.3µg of selenium, while sun-dried tomato contains 3µg.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of curry powder is 5, while the glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is 30.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, curry powder and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1017%
Contains more IronIron +612.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +502.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1681.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1243.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.8%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14442.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.193mg
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.3%
Contains more OtherOther +91.1%
Contains more WaterWater +511.7%
~equal in Fats ~14.08g

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.663g

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 Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.466mg 341%
Iron 19.1mg 2.68mg 205%
Fiber 53.2g 5.8g 190%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 101.8mg 112%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Copper 1.2mg 0.473mg 81%
Selenium 40.3µg 3µg 68%
Calcium 525mg 47mg 48%
Magnesium 255mg 81mg 41%
Zinc 4.7mg 0.78mg 36%
Phosphorus 367mg 139mg 33%
Protein 14.29g 5.06g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.319mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.383mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.479mg 12%
Potassium 1170mg 1565mg 12%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Carbs 55.83g 23.33g 11%
Sodium 52mg 266mg 9%
Folate 56µg 23µg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 64µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 2.06g 7%
Calories 325kcal 213kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 3.63mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Saturated fat 1.648g 1.893g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.193mg 1%
Fats 14.01g 14.08g 0%
Net carbs 2.63g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 2.76g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 8.663g 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.077mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
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.

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.