Cinnamon vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cinnamon and curry powder
- Cinnamon has more manganese and calcium; however, curry powder is higher in vitamin E, iron, copper, selenium, vitamin K, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Cinnamon covers your daily manganese needs 399% more than curry powder.
- Curry powder contains 2 times less calcium than cinnamon. Cinnamon contains 1002mg of calcium, while curry powder contains 525mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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 CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +254% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +473.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1200% |
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 | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +987.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +387.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +219.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +833.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +483.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +258.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1029.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.068 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 | -79.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3469.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4394.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 FructoseFructose | +40.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3000% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 8.3mg | 399% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 25.24mg | 153% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 19.1mg | 135% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 1.2mg | 96% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 40.3µg | 68% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 99.8µg | 57% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 525mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 255mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 367mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 4.7mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 1170mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 8.782g | 21% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 14.29g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 3.056g | 20% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 14.01g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 1.07mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.176mg | 13% |
| Folate | 6µg | 56µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 3.26mg | 12% |
| Choline | 11mg | 64.2mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 55.83g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 1.648g | 6% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 325kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.105mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 53.2g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.255g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 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
19%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
315%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Curry powder is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.303g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)