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Winged bean vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between winged bean and nutmeg

  • Winged bean is richer in copper, vitamin B2, and potassium, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, folate, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for nutmeg is 129% higher.
  • Winged bean contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than nutmeg. Winged bean contains 0.149mg of vitamin B2, while nutmeg contains 0.057mg.
  • Winged bean contains less saturated fat.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than winged bean.

Food types used in this article are Winged bean tuber, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +67.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +35%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +662.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +513.3%
Contains more IronIron +52%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +373.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%

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.
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% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.346mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 g
Nutmeg
3
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 ProteinProtein +98.6%
Contains more WaterWater +821.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3934.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 g
Nutmeg
2
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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1276.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Winged bean Nutmeg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Winged bean Nutmeg DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.222g 25.94g 117%
Manganese 0.532mg 2.9mg 103%
Fiber 20.8g 83%
Fats 0.9g 36.31g 54%
Copper 1.386mg 1.027mg 40%
Magnesium 24mg 183mg 38%
Phosphorus 45mg 213mg 24%
Calories 148kcal 525kcal 19%
Calcium 30mg 184mg 15%
Folate 19µg 76µg 14%
Iron 2mg 3.04mg 13%
Protein 11.6g 5.84g 12%
Potassium 586mg 350mg 7%
Carbs 28.1g 49.29g 7%
Zinc 1.39mg 2.15mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.234g 3.22g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.057mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 0.346mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.299mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.116mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g 0.35g 1%
Sodium 35mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 28.1g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.451mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.425mg 0%
Leucine 0.64mg 0%
Lysine 0.592mg 0%
Methionine 0.143mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.599mg 0%
Histidine 0.241mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winged bean Nutmeg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Winged bean
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.718g)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.