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Spaghetti vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spaghetti and curry powder?

  • Spaghetti has less manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc than curry powder.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 347% higher.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than spaghetti.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Spices, curry powder types in this comparison.

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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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2559.1%
Contains more IronIron +3720%
Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +821.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +532.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2477.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.7%

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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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% 1.1% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +715%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +855.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +903.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +606%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1406.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2425%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6603.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +837.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 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 MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +588.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2750%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2533.3%
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.
Spaghetti 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Curry powder Opinion
Calories 158kcal 325kcal Curry powder
Protein 5.8g 14.29g Curry powder
Fats 0.93g 14.01g Curry powder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Curry powder
Net carbs 29.06g 2.63g Spaghetti
Carbs 30.86g 55.83g Curry powder
Magnesium 18mg 255mg Curry powder
Calcium 7mg 525mg Curry powder
Potassium 44mg 1170mg Curry powder
Iron 0.5mg 19.1mg Curry powder
Sugar 0.56g 2.76g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 53.2g Curry powder
Copper 0.1mg 1.2mg Curry powder
Zinc 0.51mg 4.7mg Curry powder
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 367mg Curry powder
Sodium 1mg 52mg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Curry powder
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Curry powder
Vitamin E 0.06mg 25.24mg Curry powder
Manganese 0.322mg 8.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 26.4µg 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.176mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.2mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.26mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.105mg Curry powder
Vitamin K 0µg 99.8µg Curry powder
Folate 7µg 56µg Curry powder
Choline 6.4mg 64.2mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 0.176g 1.648g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 3.056g Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.11mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.206mg 0.35mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.63mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.44mg 0.89mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.133mg 0.7mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.065mg 0.19mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.58mg Curry powder
Valine 0.262mg 0.75mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.132mg 0.29mg Curry powder
Fructose 0.03g 0.79g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.255g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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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