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Nutmeg vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nutmeg and Watercress?

  • Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% higher.
  • Nutmeg has 961 times more Saturated Fat than Watercress. Nutmeg has 25.94g of Saturated Fat, while Watercress has 0.027g.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Watercress, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +53.3%
Contains more Iron +1420%
Contains more Magnesium +771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +1854.5%
Contains more Copper +1233.8%
Contains more Manganese +1088.5%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Equal in Potassium - 330
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +1420%
Contains more Magnesium +771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +1854.5%
Contains more Copper +1233.8%
Contains more Manganese +1088.5%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Equal in Potassium - 330

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3028.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3028.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +153.9%
Contains more Fats +36210%
Contains more Carbs +3720.9%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Water +1426.6%
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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +153.9%
Contains more Fats +36210%
Contains more Carbs +3720.9%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Water +1426.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900%
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 Watercress
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 Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 0.79g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 2.3g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.1g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 1.29g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 11kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 20.8g 0.5g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 120mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.2mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 21mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 60mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 330mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 41mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.11mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.077mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.244mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0.9µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 3mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.09mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.2mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.129mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 9µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.008g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.035g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.913g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.