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Nutmeg vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nutmeg and Plantain raw

  • Nutmeg has more Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Plantain raw has more Vitamin C.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 129% more.
  • Nutmeg has 61 times more Calcium than Plantain raw. Nutmeg has 184mg of Calcium, while Plantain raw has 3mg.
  • Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Plantains, 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 Calcium +6033.3%
Contains more Iron +406.7%
Contains more Magnesium +394.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +526.5%
Contains more Zinc +1435.7%
Contains more Copper +1167.9%
Contains more Potassium +42.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Selenium - 1.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +6033.3%
Contains more Iron +406.7%
Contains more Magnesium +394.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +526.5%
Contains more Zinc +1435.7%
Contains more Copper +1167.9%
Contains more Potassium +42.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Selenium - 1.5

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.
Nutmeg
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Folate +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1004.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Folate +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1004.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +349.2%
Contains more Fats +9713.5%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Other +100.9%
Contains more Water +947.8%
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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +349.2%
Contains more Fats +9713.5%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Other +100.9%
Contains more Water +947.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9962.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9962.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 5.84g 1.3g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.37g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 31.89g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 122kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 15g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 2.3g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 3mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.6mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 37mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 34mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 16mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 2.15mg 0.14mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.081mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 1.5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0mg 0.14mg Plantain raw
Vitamin C 3mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.052mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.054mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.686mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 76µg 22µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.064mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.143g Plantain raw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.032g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.069g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
20%
Nutmeg
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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.

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients
  2. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.