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Nutmeg vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nutmeg and khorasan wheat

  • Nutmeg has more copper, fiber, calcium, and magnesium; however, khorasan wheat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 145% more than nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg has 132 times more saturated fat than khorasan wheat. While nutmeg has 25.94g of saturated fat, khorasan wheat has only 0.196g.
  • The glycemic index of khorasan wheat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +736.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4993.8%
~equal in Manganese ~2.735mg

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 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +1604.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.2%
Contains more WaterWater +77.7%

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1411.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 1.6µg 81.5µg 145%
Saturated fat 25.94g 0.196g 117%
Copper 1.027mg 0.506mg 58%
Fats 36.31g 2.13g 53%
Fiber 20.8g 11.1g 39%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 6.375mg 32%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Phosphorus 213mg 364mg 22%
Folate 76µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.566mg 18%
Protein 5.84g 14.54g 17%
Calcium 184mg 22mg 16%
Zinc 2.15mg 3.68mg 14%
Magnesium 183mg 130mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.184mg 10%
Calories 525kcal 337kcal 9%
Iron 3.04mg 3.77mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.213g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.259mg 8%
Manganese 2.9mg 2.735mg 7%
Carbs 49.29g 70.58g 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 25.8mg 3%
Potassium 350mg 403mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.621g 2%
Net carbs 28.49g 59.48g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 7.84g N/A
Sodium 16mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.744g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $6)
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.

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.