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Fast food vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fast food and Curry powder

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B12, however, Curry powder has more Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for Manganese is 345% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Spices, curry powder.

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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 +746.8%
Contains more Iron +524.2%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.9%
Contains more Potassium +493.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Copper +891.7%
Contains more Manganese +2224.9%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Contains more Calcium +746.8%
Contains more Iron +524.2%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.9%
Contains more Potassium +493.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Copper +891.7%
Contains more Manganese +2224.9%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.9%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6542.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1936.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.9%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6542.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1936.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Water +336.9%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +77.2%
Contains more Other +365.1%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
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
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Water +336.9%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +77.2%
Contains more Other +365.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.9%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +79.8%
Contains more Fructose +187.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +79.8%
Contains more Fructose +187.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Curry powder
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Curry powder Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 2.63g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 14.29g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 14.01g Curry powder
Carbs 31.5g 55.83g Curry powder
Calories 297kcal 325kcal Curry powder
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.79g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 2.76g Curry powder
Fiber 1.7g 53.2g Curry powder
Calcium 62mg 525mg Curry powder
Iron 3.06mg 19.1mg Curry powder
Magnesium 27mg 255mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 134mg 367mg Curry powder
Potassium 197mg 1170mg Curry powder
Sodium 331mg 52mg Curry powder
Zinc 2.52mg 4.7mg Curry powder
Copper 0.121mg 1.2mg Curry powder
Manganese 0.357mg 8.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 20.3µg 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 51IU 19IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 1µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Curry powder
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.176mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.2mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.26mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.105mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 56µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.11mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.35mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.63mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.89mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.7mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.19mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.58mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.75mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.402mg 0.29mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Curry powder
Trans Fat 0.514g 0g Curry powder
Saturated Fat 4.493g 1.648g Curry powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 3.056g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.255g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Curry powder
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
46%
Fast food
87%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.845g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.