Nutmeg vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between nutmeg and black pepper
- Nutmeg has more vitamin B1 and folate; however, black pepper is higher in manganese, vitamin K, iron, copper, potassium, calcium, and fiber.
- Black pepper covers your daily manganese needs 428% more than nutmeg.
- Black pepper contains 19 times less saturated fat than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 25.94g of saturated fat, while black pepper contains 1.392g.
- The glycemic index of black pepper is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Spices, pepper, black.
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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 ZincZinc | +80.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +279.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +219.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +339.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +206.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +347.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1013.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +326.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +335.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.1% |
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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| 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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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 12.753mg | 428% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 163.7µg | 136% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 1.392g | 112% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 9.71mg | 83% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 3.26g | 51% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 1.33mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 1329mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 184mg | 443mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.108mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 25.3g | 18% |
| Folate | 76µg | 17µg | 15% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 251kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.291mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 10.39g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.19mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 158mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.04mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.739g | 6% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 4.9µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 63.95g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.998g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 171mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 1.143mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 38.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 11.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.014mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
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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
18%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
297%
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 is richer in minerals?
Black pepper 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.