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Poppy seed vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Poppy seed and Nutmeg 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.
  • Poppy seed contains 8 times more Selenium than Nutmeg. Poppy seed contains 13.5µg of Selenium, while Nutmeg contains 1.6µg.
  • Poppy seed is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, poppy seed and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 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%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
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%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%

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.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Equal in Folate - 76
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%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +208%
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Other +173.4%
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Equal in Water - 6.23
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
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 +208%
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Other +173.4%
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Equal in Water - 6.23

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%
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 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.
Poppy seed Nutmeg
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 Poppy seed Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 17.99g 5.84g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 36.31g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 525kcal
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g 2.99g
Fiber 19.5g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 1438mg 184mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 3.04mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 347mg 183mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 213mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 350mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 7.9mg 2.15mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 1.027mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 2.9mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg 1.6µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.346mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.057mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.16mg Poppy seed
Folate 82µg 76µg 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 4.517g 25.94g Poppy seed
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 3.22g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.35g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Nutmeg
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
36%
Poppy seed
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
121%
Nutmeg

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