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Nutmeg vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nutmeg and Yam?

  • Yam has less Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Calcium than Nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 130% higher.
  • Nutmeg has 11 times more Calcium than Yam. Nutmeg has 184mg of Calcium, while Yam has 17mg.
  • Yam contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Yam, 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.
Nutmeg
8
:
2
Yam
Contains more Calcium +982.4%
Contains more Iron +463%
Contains more Magnesium +771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.3%
Contains more Zinc +795.8%
Contains more Copper +477%
Contains more Manganese +630.5%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
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 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +982.4%
Contains more Iron +463%
Contains more Magnesium +771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.3%
Contains more Zinc +795.8%
Contains more Copper +477%
Contains more Manganese +630.5%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%

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.
Nutmeg
4
:
6
Yam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +470%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
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 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +470%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
4
:
1
Yam
Contains more Protein +281.7%
Contains more Fats +21258.8%
Contains more Carbs +76.8%
Contains more Other +184.1%
Contains more Water +1017.2%
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
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +281.7%
Contains more Fats +21258.8%
Contains more Carbs +76.8%
Contains more Other +184.1%
Contains more Water +1017.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
:
1
Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +360.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +360.5%
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 Yam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Yam Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 23.78g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 1.53g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.17g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 27.88g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 118kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 0.5g Yam
Fiber 20.8g 4.1g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 17mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.54mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 21mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 55mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 16mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 2.15mg 0.24mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.178mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.397mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 138IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 3mg 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.112mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.032mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.552mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.314mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.293mg Yam
Folate 76µg 23µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.054mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.052mg Yam
Leucine 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.059mg Yam
Methionine 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.062mg Yam
Histidine 0.034mg Yam
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.037g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.006g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.076g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.