Caraway spice vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between caraway spice and nutmeg
- Caraway spice has more iron, fiber, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin C; however, nutmeg is richer in manganese.
- Caraway spice covers your daily iron needs 165% more than nutmeg.
- Nutmeg has 7 times less vitamin C than caraway spice. Caraway spice has 21mg of vitamin C, while nutmeg has 3mg.
- Caraway spice contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, caraway seed 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +274.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +286% |
| Contains more IronIron | +433.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +656.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +564.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +180.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.77 g
Fats:
14.59 g
Carbs:
49.9 g
Water:
9.87 g
Other:
5.87 g
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.9% |
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Carbs
~49.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.272 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +834.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 16.23mg | 3.04mg | 165% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62g | 25.94g | 115% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 2.9mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 38g | 20.8g | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 568mg | 213mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 689mg | 184mg | 51% |
| Fats | 14.59g | 36.31g | 33% |
| Zinc | 5.5mg | 2.15mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1351mg | 350mg | 29% |
| Protein | 19.77g | 5.84g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.379mg | 0.057mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 3mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 12.1µg | 1.6µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.272g | 0.35g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 258mg | 183mg | 18% |
| Folate | 10µg | 76µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 0.16mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.606mg | 1.299mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 1.027mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.125g | 3.22g | 10% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 525kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.383mg | 0.346mg | 3% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 8.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 49.9g | 49.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.9g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.756mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.826mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.218mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.031mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.361mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.037mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% |
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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
37%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caraway spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)