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Ground cloves vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground cloves and Nutmeg?

  • Ground cloves are richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Nutmeg is richer in Copper.
  • Ground cloves' daily need coverage for Manganese is 2488% higher.
  • Ground cloves contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, cloves, ground and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +243.5%
Contains more Iron +289.1%
Contains more Magnesium +41.5%
Contains more Potassium +191.4%
Contains more Manganese +1973.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Copper +179.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 444% 185% 45% 90% 37% 64% 123% 7843% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Calcium +243.5%
Contains more Iron +289.1%
Contains more Magnesium +41.5%
Contains more Potassium +191.4%
Contains more Manganese +1973.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Copper +179.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.15

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.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119%
Contains more Folate +204%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 177% 0% 1% 40% 51% 30% 31% 91% 19% 0% 355%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119%
Contains more Folate +204%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Water +58.4%
Contains more Other +141.6%
Contains more Fats +179.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.84
6% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 g
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 Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Water +58.4%
Contains more Other +141.6%
Contains more Fats +179.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +930.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.2%
44% 16% 40%
Saturated Fat: 3.952 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.606 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +930.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground cloves Nutmeg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground cloves Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 31.63g 28.49g Ground cloves
Protein 5.97g 5.84g Ground cloves
Fats 13g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 65.53g 49.29g Ground cloves
Calories 274kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 1.07g Ground cloves
Sugar 2.38g 2.99g Ground cloves
Fiber 33.9g 20.8g Ground cloves
Calcium 632mg 184mg Ground cloves
Iron 11.83mg 3.04mg Ground cloves
Magnesium 259mg 183mg Ground cloves
Phosphorus 104mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 1020mg 350mg Ground cloves
Sodium 277mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.32mg 2.15mg Ground cloves
Copper 0.368mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 60.127mg 2.9mg Ground cloves
Selenium 7.2µg 1.6µg Ground cloves
Vitamin A 160IU 102IU Ground cloves
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 5µg Ground cloves
Vitamin E 8.82mg 0mg Ground cloves
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.057mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B3 1.56mg 1.299mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B5 0.509mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B6 0.391mg 0.16mg Ground cloves
Folate 25µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 141.8µg 0µg Ground cloves
Tryptophan 0.03mg Ground cloves
Threonine 0.18mg Ground cloves
Isoleucine 0.24mg Ground cloves
Leucine 0.4mg Ground cloves
Lysine 0.37mg Ground cloves
Methionine 0.08mg Ground cloves
Phenylalanine 0.23mg Ground cloves
Valine 0.34mg Ground cloves
Histidine 0.13mg Ground cloves
Trans Fat 0.254g Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 3.952g 25.94g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - DPA 0.184g 0g Ground cloves
Monounsaturated Fat 1.393g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 3.606g 0.35g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - ALA 0.585g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground cloves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground cloves Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
67%
Ground cloves
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
906%
Ground cloves
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/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.