Tamarind vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tamarind and curry powder?
- Curry powder is richer than tamarind in iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, selenium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Curry powder's daily need coverage for iron is 204% more.
- The glycemic index of curry powder is lower.
We used Tamarinds, raw 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 less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +177.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +609.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +582.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1295.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3000% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +648.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3464.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +646.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +256.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +410.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2235% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 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 | -83.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4751.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5079.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 8.3mg | 361% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 19.1mg | 204% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 53.2g | 192% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 25.24mg | 168% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 1.2mg | 124% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 99.8µg | 81% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 40.3µg | 71% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 525mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 4.7mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 255mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 367mg | 36% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 14.29g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 8.782g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.176mg | 21% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 14.01g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 3.056g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 1.07mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 1170mg | 16% |
| Folate | 14µg | 56µg | 11% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 64.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 3.26mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.648g | 6% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 325kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 55.83g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.255g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 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
18%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
315%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.376g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Curry powder is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)