Turmeric vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turmeric and nutmeg different?
- Turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, potassium, copper, vitamin E, zinc, and phosphorus, while nutmeg is higher in vitamin B1 and folate.
- Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 735% more than nutmeg.
- Turmeric is lower in saturated fat.
Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, nutmeg, ground types were used in this article.
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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 | +13.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +494.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1709.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +582.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +287.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +459.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +496.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +203.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1017.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +617.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 2.9mg | 735% |
| Iron | 55mg | 3.04mg | 650% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 25.94g | 110% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 350mg | 51% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 36.31g | 51% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.027mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.346mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 2.15mg | 21% |
| Folate | 20µg | 76µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 213mg | 12% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 525kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 20.8g | 8% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 1.6µg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 5.84g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.057mg | 7% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 8.8mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 3.22g | 7% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 49.29g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 183mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.35g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 184mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.