Taco vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco and curry powder?
- Taco is higher in vitamin B12, yet curry powder is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, selenium, magnesium, and calcium.
- Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 350% more.
- The glycemic index of curry powder is lower.
We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 | +489.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +459.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1505% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1458.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +338% |
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 AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +552.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +548% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 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 | -62.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.056g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +55% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +470% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +163.3% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 8.3mg | 350% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 19.1mg | 224% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 53.2g | 197% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 25.24mg | 164% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 1.2mg | 125% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 99.8µg | 70% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 40.3µg | 57% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 255mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 525mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 1170mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 367mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 4.7mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.07mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 397mg | 52mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 55.83g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 1.648g | 12% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 14.29g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 8.782g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.176mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 3.26mg | 10% |
| Folate | 19µg | 56µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 64.2mg | 6% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 325kcal | 5% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 14.01g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.79g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 3.056g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.255g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
315%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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