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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +406% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +410.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2082.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1145.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +473.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +180.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +336% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 375kcal | 525kcal |
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| Protein | 17.81g | 5.84g |
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| Fats | 22.27g | 36.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 3mg |
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| Net carbs | 33.74g | 28.49g |
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| Carbs | 44.24g | 49.29g |
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| Magnesium | 366mg | 183mg |
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| Calcium | 931mg | 184mg |
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| Potassium | 1788mg | 350mg |
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 3.04mg |
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| Sugar | 2.25g | 2.99g |
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| Fiber | 10.5g | 20.8g |
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| Copper | 0.867mg | 1.027mg |
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| Zinc | 4.8mg | 2.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 499mg | 213mg |
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| Sodium | 168mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1270IU | 102IU |
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| Vitamin A | 64µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 2.9mg |
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| Selenium | 5.2µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 1.299mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 76µg |
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| Choline | 24.7mg | 8.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.535g | 25.94g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.04g | 3.22g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 0.35g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
48%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)