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Mustard vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mustard and Nutmeg

  • Mustard has more Selenium, while Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 129% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 69 times less Sodium than Mustard. Mustard contains 1104mg of Sodium, while Nutmeg contains 16mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1993.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains more IronIron +88.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1287.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +587.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Nutmeg
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 6.1% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~102IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Nutmeg
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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 WaterWater +1243.8%
Contains more OtherOther +44.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.1%
Contains more FatsFats +987.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +745.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
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 -99.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Nutmeg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Nutmeg Opinion
Calories 60kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Protein 3.74g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 3.34g 36.31g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3mg Nutmeg
Net carbs 1.83g 28.49g Nutmeg
Carbs 5.83g 49.29g Nutmeg
Magnesium 48mg 183mg Nutmeg
Calcium 63mg 184mg Nutmeg
Potassium 152mg 350mg Nutmeg
Iron 1.61mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Sugar 0.92g 2.99g Mustard
Fiber 4g 20.8g Nutmeg
Copper 0.074mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Zinc 0.64mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 213mg Nutmeg
Sodium 1104mg 16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 109IU 102IU Mustard
Vitamin A 5µg 5µg
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 33.5µg 1.6µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.057mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Mustard
Folate 7µg 76µg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.009g Nutmeg
Choline 22.4mg 8.8mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 25.94g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.35g Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Nutmeg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
11%
Mustard
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.726g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $3.9)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.