Papadum vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between papadum and nutmeg
- Papadum has more iron, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, nutmeg is higher in manganese.
- Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 124% more than papadum.
- Nutmeg contains 109 times less sodium than papadum. Papadum contains 1745mg of sodium, while nutmeg contains 16mg.
- The glycemic index of papadum is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Papad and Spices, nutmeg, ground.
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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 | +48.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +156.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +58.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +418.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +160% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +352.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +188.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.9% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +2100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +337.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +236.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1017.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +78.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +228% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +505.3% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 1.084g | 25.94g | 113% |
Sodium | 1745mg | 16mg | 75% |
Iron | 7.8mg | 3.04mg | 60% |
Manganese | 1.562mg | 2.9mg | 58% |
Fats | 3.25g | 36.31g | 51% |
Protein | 25.56g | 5.84g | 39% |
Folate | 219µg | 76µg | 36% |
Phosphorus | 385mg | 213mg | 25% |
Magnesium | 271mg | 183mg | 21% |
Potassium | 1000mg | 350mg | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.917mg | 18% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.057mg | 15% |
Selenium | 8.3µg | 1.6µg | 12% |
Zinc | 3.4mg | 2.15mg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.285mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
Fiber | 18.6g | 20.8g | 9% |
Calories | 371kcal | 525kcal | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.532g | 3.22g | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.277mg | 0.346mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.148g | 0.35g | 5% |
Carbs | 59.87g | 49.29g | 4% |
Calcium | 143mg | 184mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.998mg | 1.027mg | 3% |
Choline | 0.4mg | 8.8mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 13µg | 5µg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.472mg | 1.299mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 41.27g | 28.49g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 2.99g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.886mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.303mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.115mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.695mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.434mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.715mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.856g)
Which food is cheaper?

Papadum is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1729mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)