Pilaf vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pilaf and curry powder?
- Pilaf is higher in folate, yet curry powder is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, magnesium, and calcium.
- Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 323% more.
- Pilaf has 25 times more sodium than curry powder. While pilaf has 1303mg of sodium, curry powder has only 52mg.
- The glycemic index of curry powder is lower.
We used Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Spices, curry powder 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +696.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +532.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +522.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +682.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +622.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +365.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +138.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +841% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +485.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +242.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +278.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19860% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +266.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
Protein:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +922.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.2% |
~equal in
Water
~8.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
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 | -81.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2254.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +710.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
71.23 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.13 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +106.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1040% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.882mg | 8.3mg | 323% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 53.2g | 208% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 19.1mg | 208% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 25.24mg | 168% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 1.2mg | 115% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 99.8µg | 83% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 52mg | 54% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 255mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 525mg | 44% |
| Folate | 212µg | 56µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.176mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 4.7mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 367mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 1170mg | 29% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.105mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 8.782g | 21% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 14.01g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 3.056g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 3.26mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 40.3µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 64.2mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 14.29g | 8% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 55.83g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 1.07mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 1.648g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 325kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.79g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.255g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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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
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83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
315%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.341g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 1251mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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