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Nutmeg vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nutmeg and Mustard

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Folate, and Phosphorus, while Mustard has more Selenium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 129% higher.
  • Mustard contains 14 times less Copper than Nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 1.027mg of Copper, while Mustard contains 0.074mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mustard is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains more IronIron +88.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1287.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +587.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1993.8%

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 6.1% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~109IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
3
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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.1%
Contains more FatsFats +987.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +745.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1243.8%
Contains more OtherOther +44.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
1
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Mustard Opinion
Calories 525kcal 60kcal Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 3.74g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 3.34g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 0.3mg Nutmeg
Net carbs 28.49g 1.83g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 5.83g Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 48mg Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 63mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 152mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 1.61mg Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 0.92g Mustard
Fiber 20.8g 4g Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.074mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.64mg Nutmeg
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 213mg 108mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 1104mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A 5µg 5µg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.36mg Mustard
Manganese 2.9mg 0.422mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.177mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.565mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.07mg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Mustard
Folate 76µg 7µg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.009g Nutmeg
Choline 8.8mg 22.4mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 2.182g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.774g Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Mustard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Nutmeg
11%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.726g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $3.9)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.