Nutmeg vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between nutmeg and minestrone
- Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium; however, minestrone is higher in vitamin A.
- Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 129% more than minestrone.
- Minestrone contains 61 times less magnesium than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 183mg of magnesium, while minestrone contains 3mg.
- Minestrone has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of minestrone is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +6000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1214.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +169.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1913.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +593.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +826.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1807.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1472.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +406.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +880% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +229.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3391.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +957.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1366% |
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1010.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.152mg | 119% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.23g | 117% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.051mg | 108% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 0.4g | 82% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 1.04g | 54% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 3mg | 43% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 0.38mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 23mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.022mg | 27% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 34kcal | 25% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 14mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.31mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 4.66g | 15% |
| Folate | 76µg | 15µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 254mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.041mg | 9% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 1.77g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.29g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 0.391mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 130mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.018mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.46g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $6)