Nutmeg vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nutmeg and wheat
- Nutmeg has more copper, calcium, magnesium, and folate, while wheat has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Wheat 's daily need coverage for selenium is 160% higher.
- Wheat contains 57 times less saturated fat than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 25.94g of saturated fat, while wheat contains 0.454g.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of wheat is 50.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Wheat, durum.
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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 | +27.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +441.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +138.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5487.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +418.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1370% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +836% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1.6µg | 89.4µg | 160% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.454g | 116% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 83% | |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.553mg | 53% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 2.47g | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 508mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 6.738mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.419mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 4.16mg | 18% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 13.68g | 16% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 34mg | 15% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 339kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 144mg | 9% |
| Folate | 76µg | 43µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 71.13g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.344g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.419mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 3.52mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 3.012mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 431mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 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
18%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.486g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.