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Poppy seed vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Poppy seed and Curry powder different?

  • Poppy seed is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Curry powder is higher in Vitamin E , Fiber, Iron, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Curry powder covers your daily need of Vitamin E 156% more than Poppy seed.
  • Poppy seed contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Curry powder. Poppy seed contains 0.854mg of Vitamin B1, while Curry powder contains 0.176mg.

Spices, poppy seed 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.
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
6
:
4
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Calcium +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +68.1%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Iron +95.7%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains more Manganese +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +198.5%
Poppy seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
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 +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +68.1%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Iron +95.7%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains more Manganese +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +198.5%

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.
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
4
:
6
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.2%
Contains more Folate +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1326%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Poppy seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
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 C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.2%
Contains more Folate +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1326%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
2
:
3
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +196.6%
Contains more Carbs +98.5%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Other +11%
Poppy seed
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +196.6%
Contains more Carbs +98.5%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Other +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
1
:
2
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +834.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.8%
Poppy seed
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Curry powder
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +834.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
1
:
3
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Sucrose +275.8%
Contains more Glucose +208.1%
Contains more Fructose +172.4%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Poppy seed
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Sucrose +275.8%
Contains more Glucose +208.1%
Contains more Fructose +172.4%
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.
Poppy seed Curry powder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Curry powder Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 2.63g Poppy seed
Protein 17.99g 14.29g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 14.01g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 55.83g Curry powder
Calories 525kcal 325kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 2.99g 2.76g Curry powder
Fiber 19.5g 53.2g Curry powder
Calcium 1438mg 525mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 19.1mg Curry powder
Magnesium 347mg 255mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 367mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 1170mg Curry powder
Sodium 26mg 52mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 4.7mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 1.2mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 8.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 13.5µg 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Curry powder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Curry powder
Vitamin E 1.77mg 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 1mg 0.7mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.176mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.2mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 3.26mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.105mg Poppy seed
Folate 82µg 56µg Poppy seed
Vitamin K 0µg 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.11mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg 0.35mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.63mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg 0.89mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg 0.7mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg 0.19mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.58mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg 0.75mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg 0.29mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 1.648g Curry powder
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 3.056g Poppy seed
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 0.255g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Curry powder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Poppy seed
87%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.869g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.