Nutmeg vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between nutmeg and broccoli
- Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
- Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 130% more than broccoli.
- Broccoli contains 21 times less copper than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 1.027mg of copper, while broccoli contains 0.049mg.
- Broccoli has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of broccoli is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Broccoli, raw.
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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 | +771.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +316.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1995.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +424.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1281% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +387.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2873.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9713.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +642.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +167.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1333.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29172.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +821.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.039g | 118% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.21mg | 117% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.049mg | 109% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 89.2mg | 96% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 101.6µg | 85% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 2.6g | 73% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 0.37g | 55% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 21mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 0.73mg | 29% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 34kcal | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.071mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 66mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.41mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 47mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 6.64g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.011g | 8% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 2.82g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.117mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 0.639mg | 4% |
| Folate | 76µg | 63µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 18.7mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.038g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 350mg | 316mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.175mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.901g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)