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Nutmeg vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nutmeg and wheat gluten?

  • Nutmeg is higher in copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet wheat gluten is higher in selenium and iron.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 128% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in wheat gluten is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Vital wheat gluten types in this article.

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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
7
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 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +632%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +464.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +71.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2381.3%

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
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 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +1862.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257.4%
Contains more OtherOther +133%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1187%
Contains more WaterWater +31.6%

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
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1964.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Wheat gluten DV% diff.
Protein 5.84g 75.16g 139%
Manganese 2.9mg 126%
Saturated fat 25.94g 0.272g 117%
Copper 1.027mg 0.182mg 94%
Fiber 20.8g 0.6g 81%
Selenium 1.6µg 39.7µg 69%
Fats 36.31g 1.85g 53%
Magnesium 183mg 25mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0mg 29%
Iron 3.04mg 5.2mg 27%
Folate 76µg 0µg 19%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.85mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0mg 12%
Carbs 49.29g 13.79g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.156g 8%
Calories 525kcal 370kcal 8%
Phosphorus 213mg 260mg 7%
Potassium 350mg 100mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 184mg 142mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.81g 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 13.19g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Wheat gluten
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Nutmeg
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.668g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.