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Salsa vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salsa and Curry powder

  • Salsa has less Iron, Fiber, Copper, Selenium, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium than Curry powder.
  • Curry powder covers your daily need of Iron 211% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa has 8 times more Sodium than Curry powder. While Salsa has 430mg of Sodium, Curry powder has only 52mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa 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 +4275%
Contains more Iron +752.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1493.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1123.3%
Contains more Potassium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +2664.7%
Contains more Copper +1150%
Contains more Selenium +9975%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Contains more Calcium +4275%
Contains more Iron +752.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1493.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1123.3%
Contains more Potassium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +2664.7%
Contains more Copper +1150%
Contains more Selenium +9975%

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.
Salsa
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Contains more Vitamin A +2794.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.9%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
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 +2794.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.9%
Contains more Folate +194.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +919.3%
Contains more Protein +852.7%
Contains more Fats +6905%
Contains more Carbs +697.6%
Contains more Other +341.9%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +919.3%
Contains more Protein +852.7%
Contains more Fats +6905%
Contains more Carbs +697.6%
Contains more Other +341.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54787.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2756.1%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54787.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2756.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Curry powder Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 2.63g Salsa
Protein 1.5g 14.29g Curry powder
Fats 0.2g 14.01g Curry powder
Carbs 7g 55.83g Curry powder
Calories 36kcal 325kcal Curry powder
Fructose 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 2.76g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 53.2g Curry powder
Calcium 12mg 525mg Curry powder
Iron 2.24mg 19.1mg Curry powder
Magnesium 16mg 255mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 30mg 367mg Curry powder
Potassium 270mg 1170mg Curry powder
Sodium 430mg 52mg Curry powder
Zinc 0.17mg 4.7mg Curry powder
Copper 0.096mg 1.2mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 0.4µg 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 550IU 19IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 1µg Salsa
Vitamin E 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 4mg 0.7mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.176mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.2mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.26mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.105mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 56µg Curry powder
Vitamin K 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.35mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.63mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.89mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.7mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.19mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Curry powder
Valine 0.75mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.29mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 0.029g 1.648g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 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
Salsa 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
11%
Salsa
87%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.619g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
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. 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.