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Nutmeg vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nutmeg and Red cabbage?

  • Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 130% more.
  • Nutmeg has 60 times more Copper than Red cabbage. While Nutmeg has 1.027mg of Copper, Red cabbage has only 0.017mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Red cabbage is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Cabbage, red, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +308.9%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Magnesium +1043.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +610%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Zinc +877.3%
Contains more Copper +5941.2%
Contains more Manganese +1093.4%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
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 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Calcium +308.9%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Magnesium +1043.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +610%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Zinc +877.3%
Contains more Copper +5941.2%
Contains more Manganese +1093.4%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.8%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +994.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.6%
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 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.8%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +994.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +308.4%
Contains more Fats +22593.8%
Contains more Carbs +568.8%
Contains more Other +258.5%
Contains more Water +1350.9%
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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +308.4%
Contains more Fats +22593.8%
Contains more Carbs +568.8%
Contains more Other +258.5%
Contains more Water +1350.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 5.27g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 1.43g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.16g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 7.37g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 31kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 2.99g 3.83g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 2.1g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 45mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.8mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 16mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 30mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 243mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 27mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.22mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.017mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.243mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 3mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.064mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.069mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.418mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.147mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 76µg 18µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.012g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.08g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Red cabbage
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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.919g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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 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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.