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Cumin vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cumin and Nutmeg different?

  • Cumin is higher in Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , however, Nutmeg is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 792% higher.
  • Cumin has less Saturated Fat.

Spices, cumin seed and Spices, nutmeg, ground are the varieties used 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.
Cumin
8
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2
Nutmeg
Contains more Calcium +406%
Contains more Iron +2082.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.3%
Contains more Potassium +410.9%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Calcium +406%
Contains more Iron +2082.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.3%
Contains more Potassium +410.9%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +18.5%

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.
Cumin
8
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1
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +1145.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +473.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +660%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1145.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +473.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +660%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
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2
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +205%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Other +227%
Contains more Fats +63%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +205%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Other +227%
Contains more Fats +63%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
:
0
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +836.9%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +836.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Nutmeg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 28.49g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 5.84g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 44.24g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 375kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.25g 2.99g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 931mg 184mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 3.04mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 183mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 213mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 350mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 4.8mg 2.15mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 3.333mg 2.9mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 1.6µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 102IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 5µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 3mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.346mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.057mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.299mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.16mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 25.94g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 3.22g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.35g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
51%
Cumin
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.