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Mustard vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mustard and curry powder

  • Mustard contains less manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus than curry powder.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 343% higher.
  • Curry powder contains 21 times less sodium than mustard. Mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, while curry powder contains 52mg.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of curry powder is 5, while the glycemic index of mustard is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +669.7%
Contains more IronIron +1086.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1521.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +634.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +239.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1866.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.3%

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6911.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +477%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7028.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +186.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 WaterWater +851.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.1%
Contains more FatsFats +319.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +857.6%
Contains more OtherOther +109.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +294.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +195.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +142.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +243.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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.
Mustard Curry powder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 0.422mg 8.3mg 343%
Iron 1.61mg 19.1mg 219%
Fiber 4g 53.2g 197%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 25.24mg 166%
Copper 0.074mg 1.2mg 125%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 99.8µg 82%
Magnesium 48mg 255mg 49%
Calcium 63mg 525mg 46%
Sodium 1104mg 52mg 46%
Zinc 0.64mg 4.7mg 37%
Phosphorus 108mg 367mg 37%
Potassium 152mg 1170mg 30%
Protein 3.74g 14.29g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 8.782g 17%
Carbs 5.83g 55.83g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.26mg 17%
Fats 3.34g 14.01g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.07mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 3.056g 15%
Calories 60kcal 325kcal 13%
Selenium 33.5µg 40.3µg 12%
Folate 7µg 56µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.2mg 10%
Choline 22.4mg 64.2mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.214g 1.648g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.105mg 3%
Fructose 0.23g 0.79g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 2.76g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.176mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.255g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Curry powder
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
10%
Mustard
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.434g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 1052mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.

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