Black pepper vs Nutmeg - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Black pepper and Nutmeg
- Black pepper has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Calcium, and Fiber, however Nutmeg is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
- Black pepper covers your daily Manganese needs 428% more than Nutmeg.
- Nutmeg contains 4 times less Potassium than Black pepper. Black pepper contains 1329mg of Potassium, while Nutmeg contains 350mg.
- Black pepper has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, black and Spices, nutmeg, ground.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+140.8%
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Iron
+219.4%
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Potassium
+279.7%
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Copper
+29.5%
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Phosphorus
+34.8%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+80.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 183
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Calcium
+140.8%
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Iron
+219.4%
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Potassium
+279.7%
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Copper
+29.5%
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Phosphorus
+34.8%
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-20%
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Zinc
+80.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+436.3%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+215.8%
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Vitamin B6
+81.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+220.4%
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Vitamin B3
+13.6%
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Folate
+347.1%
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Vitamin A
+436.3%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+215.8%
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Vitamin B6
+81.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+220.4%
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Vitamin B3
+13.6%
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Folate
+347.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 38.65g | 28.49g |
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Protein | 10.39g | 5.84g |
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Fats | 3.26g | 36.31g |
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Carbs | 63.95g | 49.29g |
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Calories | 251kcal | 525kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | 0.23g | g |
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Sugar | 0.64g | 2.99g |
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Fiber | 25.3g | 20.8g |
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Calcium | 443mg | 184mg |
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Iron | 9.71mg | 3.04mg |
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Magnesium | 171mg | 183mg |
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Phosphorus | 158mg | 213mg |
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Potassium | 1329mg | 350mg |
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Sodium | 20mg | 16mg |
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Zinc | 1.19mg | 2.15mg |
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Copper | 1.33mg | 1.027mg |
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Vitamin A | 547IU | 102IU |
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Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.346mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.057mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 1.299mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 0.16mg |
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Folate | 17µg | 76µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.058mg | mg |
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Threonine | 0.244mg | mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.366mg | mg |
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Leucine | 1.014mg | mg |
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Lysine | 0.244mg | mg |
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Methionine | 0.096mg | mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | mg |
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Valine | 0.547mg | mg |
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Histidine | 0.159mg | mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | g |
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Saturated Fat | 1.392g | 25.94g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.739g | 3.22g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 0.35g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
60

20

Mineral Summary Score
160

103

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
62%

35%

Carbohydrates
64%

49%

Fats
15%

168%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.548g)
Which food is cheaper?

Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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