Fennel seeds vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fennel seeds and nutmeg
- Nutmeg has less iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6 than fennel seeds.
- Fennel seeds cover your daily need for iron, 194% more than nutmeg.
- Fennel seeds have 7 times more calcium than nutmeg. While fennel seeds have 1196mg of calcium, nutmeg has only 184mg.
- Fennel seeds have less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, fennel 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 | +110.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +384% |
| Contains more IronIron | +509.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +519.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +365.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.8 g
Fats:
14.87 g
Carbs:
52.29 g
Water:
8.81 g
Other:
8.23 g
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +253.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.2% |
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Carbs
~49.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.48 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.69 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 | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +207.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 18.54mg | 3.04mg | 194% |
| Manganese | 6.533mg | 2.9mg | 158% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48g | 25.94g | 116% |
| Calcium | 1196mg | 184mg | 101% |
| Fiber | 39.8g | 20.8g | 76% |
| Magnesium | 385mg | 183mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1694mg | 350mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 487mg | 213mg | 39% |
| Fats | 14.87g | 36.31g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.05mg | 1.299mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.47mg | 0.16mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.353mg | 0.057mg | 23% |
| Protein | 15.8g | 5.84g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 3mg | 20% |
| Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.91g | 3.22g | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.15mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.69g | 0.35g | 9% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 525kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.408mg | 0.346mg | 5% |
| Copper | 1.067mg | 1.027mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 88mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 52.29g | 49.29g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.49g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.996mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.758mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.647mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.915mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 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
301%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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.