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Curry powder vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between curry powder and taco?

  • Curry powder is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, selenium, magnesium, and calcium, yet taco is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 350% more.
  • Curry powder has 42 times more vitamin E than taco. While curry powder has 25.24mg of vitamin E, taco has only 0.6mg.
  • The glycemic index of curry powder is lower.

We used Spices, curry powder and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +696.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +489.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +459.8%
Contains more IronIron +1505%
Contains more CopperCopper +1458.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +338%

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%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +552.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +194.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.3%
Contains more OtherOther +350.3%
Contains more WaterWater +548%
~equal in Fats ~12.7g

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.042g

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
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +55%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +470%
Contains more FructoseFructose +163.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Taco DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.249mg 350%
Iron 19.1mg 1.19mg 224%
Fiber 53.2g 3.9g 197%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0.6mg 164%
Copper 1.2mg 0.077mg 125%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 15.3µg 70%
Selenium 40.3µg 9.2µg 57%
Magnesium 255mg 32mg 53%
Calcium 525mg 89mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Potassium 1170mg 209mg 28%
Phosphorus 367mg 178mg 27%
Zinc 4.7mg 1.75mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 21%
Sodium 52mg 397mg 15%
Carbs 55.83g 19.85g 12%
Saturated fat 1.648g 4.384g 12%
Protein 14.29g 8.86g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 4.411g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.05mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.06mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 1.65mg 10%
Folate 56µg 19µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 64.2mg 32mg 6%
Calories 325kcal 226kcal 5%
Fats 14.01g 12.7g 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.79g 0.3g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 2.63g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 3.042g 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 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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