Nutmeg vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nutmeg and rice
- The amount of copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and zinc in nutmeg is higher than in rice.
- Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 129% more than rice.
- Rice has 52 times less fiber than nutmeg. Nutmeg has 20.8g of fiber, while rice has 0.4g.
- Rice contains less saturated fat.
- Rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice is 60, while the glycemic index of nutmeg is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
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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 | +1425% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1740% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1388.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +338.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +395.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +514.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +368.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +338.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +319% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12867.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +454.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +998.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3559.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +360.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.077g | 118% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.069mg | 106% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.472mg | 106% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 0.4g | 82% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 0.28g | 55% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 12mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 43mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.2mg | 23% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 130kcal | 20% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.163mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.49mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 7.5µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 35mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.088g | 8% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 28.17g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 2.69g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Folate | 76µg | 58µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.076g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 1.476mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.863g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)