Good source
Protein
12.1 g · 24% DV target
A vibrant, aromatic blend of pulverized spices that provides a warm, earthy foundation for sauces and stews, curry powder offers a concentrated source of diverse plant-based antioxidants.
Curry powder contains a complex profile of polyphenols (antioxidant plant compounds) and minerals, though its contribution to daily intake depends on the quantity used in a dish .46
While turmeric is a primary ingredient in most curry blends, curry powder itself contains a much lower concentration of curcumin (the active compound in turmeric) than pure turmeric powder .5
The bioavailability (the body's ability to absorb and use a nutrient) of the curcumin in curry powder is naturally low due to rapid metabolism in the liver, but it can be influenced by the food matrix it is consumed with .5
Early research suggests that the consumption of curry powders and similar spices, when combined with a diet low in meat, may be linked to a lower incidence of certain digestive cancers .8
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
12.1 g · 24% DV target
13.0 g · 17% DV target
18.9 g · 7% DV target
26.5 g · 95% DV target
0.26 g · Top 12% of herbs & spices
2.80 g · Top 6% of herbs & spices
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Store in a cool, dark place to preserve volatile oils.
Spices have low water footprints and high density, though transport emissions vary.
Curry powder is not a traditional Indian ingredient but was actually a British invention created in the 18th century to mimic the complex flavors of Indian spice blends for home-bound colonialists.