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Nutmeg vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nutmeg and soybean raw

  • Nutmeg has more fiber; however, soybean raw is higher in iron, folate, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin K.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily need for iron, 158% more than nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg has 9 times more saturated fat than soybean raw. While nutmeg has 25.94g of saturated fat, soybean raw has only 2.884g.
  • The glycemic index of soybean raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw.

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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
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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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +413.4%
Contains more IronIron +416.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1012.5%

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
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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% 1.7% 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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +393.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1217%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +82.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +524.8%
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%
Contains more OtherOther +109%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3115.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Soybean raw DV% diff.
Iron 3.04mg 15.7mg 158%
Saturated fat 25.94g 2.884g 105%
Folate 76µg 375µg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 11.255g 73%
Phosphorus 213mg 704mg 70%
Copper 1.027mg 1.658mg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.87mg 63%
Protein 5.84g 36.49g 61%
Fiber 20.8g 9.3g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.874mg 44%
Potassium 350mg 1797mg 43%
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg 39%
Selenium 1.6µg 17.8µg 29%
Zinc 2.15mg 4.89mg 25%
Fats 36.31g 19.94g 25%
Magnesium 183mg 280mg 23%
Choline 8.8mg 115.9mg 19%
Manganese 2.9mg 2.517mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.377mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 16%
Calcium 184mg 277mg 9%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg 6%
Carbs 49.29g 30.16g 6%
Calories 525kcal 446kcal 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 6mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 4.404g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.623mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 20.86g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 7.33g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Soybean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.