Nutmeg vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Nutmeg and Poppy seed different?
- Poppy seed is higher than Nutmeg in Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Selenium.
- Poppy seed covers your daily need of Manganese 166% more than Nutmeg.
- Nutmeg contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Poppy seed. Nutmeg contains 25.94g of Saturated Fat, while Poppy seed contains 4.517g.
Spices, nutmeg, ground and Spices, poppy seed types were 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 less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +681.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +221.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +267.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +308.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +131.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +743.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +173.4% |
~equal in
Water
~5.95g
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
4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +85.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8062.6% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 525kcal | 525kcal | |
| Protein | 5.84g | 17.99g |
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| Fats | 36.31g | 41.56g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.49g | 8.63g |
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| Carbs | 49.29g | 28.13g |
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| Magnesium | 183mg | 347mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 1438mg |
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| Potassium | 350mg | 719mg |
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 9.76mg |
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| Sugar | 2.99g | 2.99g | |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 19.5g |
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| Copper | 1.027mg | 1.627mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 7.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 213mg | 870mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 26mg |
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| Vitamin A | 102IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.77mg |
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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 6.707mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg | 13.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 0.896mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.247mg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 82µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 8.8mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.94g | 4.517g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.22g | 5.982g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 28.569g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.184mg |
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| Threonine | 0.686mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.819mg |
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| Leucine | 1.321mg |
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| Lysine | 0.952mg |
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| Methionine | 0.502mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.758mg |
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| Valine | 1.095mg |
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| Histidine | 0.471mg |
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| Fructose | 0.29g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories 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
18%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.423g)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (2.99 g)
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.