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Quinoa vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between quinoa and nutmeg

  • Quinoa has less manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 129% more.
  • Quinoa is lower in saturated fat.
  • Quinoa has a higher glycemic index than nutmeg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +982.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.5%
Contains more IronIron +104%
Contains more CopperCopper +434.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359.6%

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.
Quinoa
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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 0% 0% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +81%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +1049.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1791.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.4%
Contains more OtherOther +202.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +509.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quinoa Nutmeg
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 Quinoa Nutmeg DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.231g 25.94g 117%
Manganese 0.631mg 2.9mg 99%
Copper 0.192mg 1.027mg 93%
Fiber 2.8g 20.8g 72%
Fats 1.92g 36.31g 53%
Magnesium 64mg 183mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.346mg 20%
Calories 120kcal 525kcal 20%
Iron 1.49mg 3.04mg 19%
Calcium 17mg 184mg 17%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.15mg 10%
Carbs 21.3g 49.29g 9%
Folate 42µg 76µg 9%
Phosphorus 152mg 213mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 3.22g 7%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.299mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.35g 5%
Potassium 172mg 350mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.057mg 4%
Protein 4.4g 5.84g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Choline 23mg 8.8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.16mg 3%
Selenium 2.8µg 1.6µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 18.5g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 7mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.131mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0%
Leucine 0.261mg 0%
Lysine 0.239mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.127mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Nutmeg
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
11%
Quinoa
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.709g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.