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Nutmeg vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nutmeg and Falafel

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Falafel is higher in Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 118% more than Falafel.
  • Nutmeg has 4 times more Manganese than Falafel. While Nutmeg has 2.9mg of Manganese, Falafel has only 0.691mg.
  • Falafel has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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.
Nutmeg
8
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Contains more Calcium +240.7%
Contains more Magnesium +123.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Copper +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +319.7%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +240.7%
Contains more Magnesium +123.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Copper +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +319.7%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.2%
Contains more Folate +22.4%
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.2%
Contains more Folate +22.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
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Contains more Fats +104%
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Protein +127.9%
Contains more Water +455.7%
Equal in Other - 2.43
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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Fats +104%
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Protein +127.9%
Contains more Water +455.7%
Equal in Other - 2.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1088.6%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1088.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 5.84g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 36.31g 17.8g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 31.84g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 333kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Falafel
Fiber 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 54mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 183mg 82mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 192mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 16mg 294mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 1.5mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.258mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.691mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 1µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 13IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 1µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 1.6mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.146mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.044mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.125mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 25.94g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Nutmeg
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.557g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.