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Nutmeg vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nutmeg and Poppy seed different?

  • Poppy seed is higher than Nutmeg in Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need of Manganese 166% more than Nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Poppy seed. Nutmeg contains 25.94g of Saturated Fat, while Poppy seed contains 4.517g.

Spices, nutmeg, ground and Spices, poppy seed types were 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.
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Contains more Calcium +681.5%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +89.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +308.5%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +267.4%
Contains more Copper +58.4%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Contains more Selenium +743.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Contains more Calcium +681.5%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +89.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +308.5%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +267.4%
Contains more Copper +58.4%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Contains more Selenium +743.8%

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.
Nutmeg
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Equal in Folate - 82
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Equal in Folate - 82

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Contains more Protein +208%
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Other +173.4%
Equal in Water - 5.95
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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Contains more Protein +208%
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Other +173.4%
Equal in Water - 5.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8062.6%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8062.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Poppy seed Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 8.63g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 17.99g Poppy seed
Fats 36.31g 41.56g Poppy seed
Carbs 49.29g 28.13g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 525kcal
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g 2.99g
Fiber 20.8g 19.5g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Iron 3.04mg 9.76mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 183mg 347mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 213mg 870mg Poppy seed
Potassium 350mg 719mg Poppy seed
Sodium 16mg 26mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.027mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Manganese 2.9mg 6.707mg Poppy seed
Selenium 1.6µg 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0mg 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 3mg 1mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.1mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.896mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.247mg Poppy seed
Folate 76µg 82µg Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 25.94g 4.517g Poppy seed
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 5.982g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 28.569g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Poppy seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
20%
Nutmeg
36%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.423g)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (2.99 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients
  2. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.