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Oatmeal vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oatmeal and Curry powder different?

  • Curry powder is higher than Oatmeal in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , Iron, Copper, Vitamin K, Selenium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Curry powder covers your daily need of Manganese 337% more than Oatmeal.

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Spices, curry powder types were used 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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
1
:
9
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Calcium +556.3%
Contains more Iron +220.5%
Contains more Magnesium +880.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.6%
Contains more Potassium +1818%
Contains more Zinc +658.1%
Contains more Copper +1718.2%
Contains more Manganese +1387.5%
Contains more Selenium +706%
Equal in Sodium - 52
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Curry powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Contains more Calcium +556.3%
Contains more Iron +220.5%
Contains more Magnesium +880.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.6%
Contains more Potassium +1818%
Contains more Zinc +658.1%
Contains more Copper +1718.2%
Contains more Manganese +1387.5%
Contains more Selenium +706%
Equal in Sodium - 52

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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
4
:
6
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Vitamin A +2178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +35957.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.5%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +24850%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.26
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Curry powder
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 +2178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +35957.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.5%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +24850%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
1
:
4
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Water +854.9%
Contains more Protein +503%
Contains more Fats +930.1%
Contains more Carbs +378.4%
Contains more Other +1140.4%
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Curry powder
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 Water +854.9%
Contains more Protein +503%
Contains more Fats +930.1%
Contains more Carbs +378.4%
Contains more Other +1140.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
1
:
2
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2146%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.4%
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Curry powder
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2146%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
1
:
4
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +113.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +31.3%
Oatmeal
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Curry powder
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 Sucrose +113.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +31.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Curry powder Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 2.63g Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 14.29g Curry powder
Fats 1.36g 14.01g Curry powder
Carbs 11.67g 55.83g Curry powder
Calories 68kcal 325kcal Curry powder
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Fructose 0g 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 0.46g 2.76g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 53.2g Curry powder
Calcium 80mg 525mg Curry powder
Iron 5.96mg 19.1mg Curry powder
Magnesium 26mg 255mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 77mg 367mg Curry powder
Potassium 61mg 1170mg Curry powder
Sodium 49mg 52mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.62mg 4.7mg Curry powder
Copper 0.066mg 1.2mg Curry powder
Manganese 0.558mg 8.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 5µg 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 433IU 19IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 1µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Curry powder
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.176mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.2mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 3.26mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.105mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 56µg Curry powder
Vitamin K 0.4µg 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.11mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.083mg 0.35mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.63mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.2mg 0.89mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.135mg 0.7mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.04mg 0.19mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.58mg Curry powder
Valine 0.151mg 0.75mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.057mg 0.29mg Curry powder
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Curry powder
Saturated Fat 0.226g 1.648g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 3.056g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
87%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.422g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.