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Nutmeg vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nutmeg and Wasabi

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Wasabi is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Manganese needs 109% more than Wasabi.
  • Wasabi contains 7 times less Copper than Nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 1.027mg of Copper, while Wasabi contains 0.155mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Wasabi, root, 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
9
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1
Wasabi
Contains more Calcium +43.8%
Contains more Iron +195.1%
Contains more Magnesium +165.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.7%
Contains more Copper +562.6%
Contains more Manganese +641.7%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Equal in Sodium - 17
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 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Contains more Calcium +43.8%
Contains more Iron +195.1%
Contains more Magnesium +165.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.7%
Contains more Copper +562.6%
Contains more Manganese +641.7%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Equal in Sodium - 17

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
6
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4
Wasabi
Contains more Vitamin A +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
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 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
4
:
1
Wasabi
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +5663.5%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +21.4%
Contains more Water +1009.3%
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
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +5663.5%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +21.4%
Contains more Water +1009.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Wasabi Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 15.74g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 4.8g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.63g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 23.54g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 109kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Wasabi
Fiber 20.8g 7.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 128mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 1.03mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 69mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 80mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 568mg Wasabi
Sodium 16mg 17mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 1.62mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.155mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.391mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 35IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 2µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.131mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.114mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.743mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Wasabi
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Folate 76µg 18µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Wasabi
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
25%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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)
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.

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.