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Curry powder vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between curry powder and sugar substitute

  • Curry powder is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 360% higher.
  • Curry powder contains 171 times more copper than sugar substitute. Curry powder contains 1.2mg of copper, while sugar substitute contains 0.007mg.
  • Curry powder contains less sodium.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than sugar substitute.

Food types used in this article are Spices, curry powder and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2900%
Contains more IronIron +11837.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17042.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +11650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4487.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37627.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.4%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +593.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +75.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.8%
~equal in Water ~9.14g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 41% 29% 8%
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~1.09g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.022mg 360%
Iron 19.1mg 0.16mg 237%
Fiber 53.2g 0.6g 210%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Copper 1.2mg 0.007mg 133%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Selenium 40.3µg 73%
Magnesium 255mg 6mg 59%
Phosphorus 367mg 8mg 51%
Zinc 4.7mg 0.04mg 42%
Calcium 525mg 879mg 35%
Potassium 1170mg 39mg 33%
Protein 14.29g 2.06g 24%
Sodium 52mg 572mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 22%
Fats 14.01g 0g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.08mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 20%
Folate 56µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.015mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.015mg 13%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Carbs 55.83g 84.77g 10%
Saturated fat 1.648g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.015mg 7%
Fructose 0.79g 0g 1%
Calories 325kcal 347kcal 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 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-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.