Cumin vs. Nutmeg
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Nutmeg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
nutmeg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and nutmeg:
- Both cumin and nutmeg are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cumin has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, nutmeg contains more folate.
- Cumin is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and nutmeg are high in calories. Nutmeg has 40% more calories than cumin - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and nutmeg has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to nutmeg for carbs. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for nutmeg, 3:37:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 37% |
| Fat | 46% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cumin and nutmeg are high in carbohydrates. Cumin is very similar to cumin for carbohydrates - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and nutmeg are high in dietary fiber. Nutmeg has 98% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin and nutmeg contain similar amounts of sugar - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 205% more protein than nutmeg - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and cumin has 94% less saturated fat than nutmeg - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 157% more Vitamin C than nutmeg - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 11 times more Vitamin A than nutmeg - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has more Vitamin E than nutmeg - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cumin has more Vitamin K than nutmeg - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, nutmeg contains more folate. Both cumin and nutmeg contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Cumin | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 1.299 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 76 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and nutmeg are high in calcium. Cumin has 406% more calcium than nutmeg - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and nutmeg are high in iron. Cumin has 20 times more iron than nutmeg - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and nutmeg are high in potassium. Cumin has 411% more potassium than nutmeg - cumin has 1788mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than nutmeg per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.35 G |
| Total | 3.103 G | 0.35 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does cumin or nutmeg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and nutmeg are high in calories. Nutmeg has 40% more calories than cumin - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and nutmeg has 525 calories.
Does cumin or nutmeg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cumin and nutmeg are high in carbohydrates. cumin is very similar to cumin for carbohydrates - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or nutmeg contain more calcium?
Both cumin and nutmeg are high in calcium. Cumin has 410% more calcium than nutmeg - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
Does cumin or nutmeg contain more iron?
Both cumin and nutmeg are high in iron. Cumin has 20 times more iron than nutmeg - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
Does cumin or nutmeg contain more potassium?
Both cumin and nutmeg are high in potassium. Cumin has 410% more potassium than nutmeg - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg of potassium.