Nutmeg vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nutmeg and cumin different?
- Nutmeg is higher in fiber; however, cumin is richer in iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 792% higher.
- Nutmeg contains 17 times more saturated fat than cumin. While nutmeg contains 25.94g of saturated fat, cumin contains only 1.535g.
Spices, nutmeg, ground and Spices, cumin seed are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +406% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +410.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2082.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225% |
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 FolateFolate | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +473.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +180.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +63% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +336% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +836.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 66.36mg | 792% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 1.535g | 111% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 931mg | 75% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 366mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 1788mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 10.5g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 499mg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 14.04g | 27% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 17.81g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.628mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 4.8mg | 24% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 22.27g | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 3.33mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.327mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 4.579mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.435mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 3.279g | 20% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 3.333mg | 19% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.867mg | 18% |
| Folate | 76µg | 10µg | 17% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 375kcal | 8% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 5.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 168mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 7.7mg | 5% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 24.7mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 44.24g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 2.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)