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Curry powder vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Curry powder and Wakame

  • Curry powder is richer than Wakame in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin K, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Curry powder is 300% higher.
  • Curry powder contains 106 times more Fiber than Wakame. Curry powder contains 53.2g of Fiber, while Wakame contains 0.5g.

Food types used in this article are Spices, curry powder and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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 +250%
Contains more Iron +776.1%
Contains more Magnesium +138.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.8%
Contains more Potassium +2240%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +1136.8%
Contains more Copper +322.5%
Contains more Manganese +492.9%
Contains more Selenium +5657.1%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +776.1%
Contains more Magnesium +138.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.8%
Contains more Potassium +2240%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +1136.8%
Contains more Copper +322.5%
Contains more Manganese +492.9%
Contains more Selenium +5657.1%

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin E +2424%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1783%
Contains more Vitamin A +1794.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Folate +250%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +2424%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1783%
Contains more Vitamin A +1794.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +371.6%
Contains more Fats +2089.1%
Contains more Carbs +510.8%
Contains more Water +809%
Equal in Other - 7.2
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
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +371.6%
Contains more Fats +2089.1%
Contains more Carbs +510.8%
Contains more Water +809%
Equal in Other - 7.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15041.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1301.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15041.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1301.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 2.63g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 14.29g 3.03g Curry powder
Fats 14.01g 0.64g Curry powder
Carbs 55.83g 9.14g Curry powder
Calories 325kcal 45kcal Curry powder
Fructose 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 2.76g 0.65g Wakame
Fiber 53.2g 0.5g Curry powder
Calcium 525mg 150mg Curry powder
Iron 19.1mg 2.18mg Curry powder
Magnesium 255mg 107mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 367mg 80mg Curry powder
Potassium 1170mg 50mg Curry powder
Sodium 52mg 872mg Curry powder
Zinc 4.7mg 0.38mg Curry powder
Copper 1.2mg 0.284mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg 1.4mg Curry powder
Selenium 40.3µg 0.7µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 19IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 25.24mg 1mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.06mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 1.6mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.697mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.002mg Curry powder
Folate 56µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 99.8µg 5.3µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.035mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.35mg 0.165mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.087mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.89mg 0.257mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.7mg 0.112mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.19mg 0.063mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.112mg Curry powder
Valine 0.75mg 0.209mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.29mg 0.015mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 1.648g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g 0.058g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.218g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Curry powder
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.518g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 820mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.