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Nutmeg vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nutmeg and Pilaf?

  • Nutmeg is higher in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Pilaf is higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 128% more.
  • Nutmeg has 17 times more Fiber than Pilaf. While Nutmeg has 20.8g of Fiber, Pilaf has only 1.2g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pilaf is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared types 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.
Nutmeg
9
:
1
Pilaf
Contains more Calcium +121.7%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +471.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +112.9%
Contains more Copper +518.7%
Contains more Manganese +228.8%
Contains more Selenium +1925%
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Calcium +121.7%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +471.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +112.9%
Contains more Copper +518.7%
Contains more Manganese +228.8%
Contains more Selenium +1925%

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
1
:
10
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
1
:
4
Pilaf
Contains more Fats +2550.4%
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +65.7%
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
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +2550.4%
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +65.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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2
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +763.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.377
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +763.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.377

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 5.84g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 36.31g 1.37g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 525kcal 359kcal Nutmeg
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 2.99g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 20.8g 1.2g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 83mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 2.44mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 32mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 154mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 188mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 1303mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 1.01mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.166mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.882mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 102IU 14IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 4µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 3mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 76µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.373g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.