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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.

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.
Taco
Taco
0
:
10
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Calcium +489.9%
Contains more Iron +1505%
Contains more Magnesium +696.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains more Potassium +459.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +168.6%
Contains more Copper +1458.4%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +338%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
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 +489.9%
Contains more Iron +1505%
Contains more Magnesium +696.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains more Potassium +459.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +168.6%
Contains more Copper +1458.4%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Taco
Taco
3
:
9
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Vitamin A +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4106.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +552.3%
Taco
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
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 A +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4106.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +552.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
1
:
4
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Water +548%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +181.3%
Contains more Other +350.3%
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 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 Water +548%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +181.3%
Contains more Other +350.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
0
:
3
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.056
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Curry powder
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.056

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
1
:
4
Curry powder
Curry powder
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +55%
Contains more Glucose +470%
Contains more Fructose +163.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Taco
94% 3% 2%
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
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +55%
Contains more Glucose +470%
Contains more Fructose +163.3%
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.
Taco Curry powder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Curry powder Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 2.63g Taco
Protein 8.86g 14.29g Curry powder
Fats 12.7g 14.01g Curry powder
Carbs 19.85g 55.83g Curry powder
Calories 226kcal 325kcal Curry powder
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 0.9g 2.76g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 53.2g Curry powder
Calcium 89mg 525mg Curry powder
Iron 1.19mg 19.1mg Curry powder
Magnesium 32mg 255mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 178mg 367mg Curry powder
Potassium 209mg 1170mg Curry powder
Sodium 397mg 52mg Curry powder
Zinc 1.75mg 4.7mg Curry powder
Copper 0.077mg 1.2mg Curry powder
Manganese 0.249mg 8.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 9.2µg 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 131IU 19IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 1µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg Curry powder
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.176mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.2mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.26mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.105mg Curry powder
Folate 19µg 56µg Curry powder
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 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
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Curry powder
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Curry powder
Saturated Fat 4.384g 1.648g Curry powder
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 3.056g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.255g Curry powder
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco 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
23%
Taco
87%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.