Nutmeg vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between nutmeg and flour?
- Nutmeg is richer in copper, manganese, fiber, and magnesium, yet flour is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 129% higher.
- Nutmeg has 8 times more magnesium than flour. Nutmeg has 183mg of magnesium, while flour has 22mg.
- Flour contains less saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than flour.
We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +731.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1126.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +227.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +613.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +325.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2018.8% |
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 Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +3605.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +406.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3601.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.155g | 117% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.144mg | 98% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.682mg | 96% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 2.7g | 72% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 33.9µg | 59% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 0.98g | 54% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 22mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.785mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.494mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 5.904mg | 29% |
| Folate | 76µg | 183µg | 27% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 4.64mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 108mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.7mg | 13% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 10.33g | 9% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 76.31g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.044mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.087g | 8% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 364kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 107mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 10.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.413g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)