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Ground ginger vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground ginger and Nutmeg?

  • Ground ginger is richer in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Nutmeg is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1322% higher.
  • Ground ginger has 35 times more Selenium than Nutmeg. Ground ginger has 55.8µg of Selenium, while Nutmeg has 1.6µg.
  • Ground ginger contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, ginger, 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.
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
6
:
4
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Iron +551.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.9%
Contains more Potassium +277.1%
Contains more Zinc +69.3%
Contains more Manganese +1048.3%
Contains more Selenium +3387.5%
Contains more Calcium +61.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Copper +114%
Ground ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Nutmeg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Iron +551.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.9%
Contains more Potassium +277.1%
Contains more Zinc +69.3%
Contains more Manganese +1048.3%
Contains more Selenium +3387.5%
Contains more Calcium +61.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Copper +114%

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.
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
5
:
4
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +652.2%
Contains more Folate +484.6%
Ground ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 3% 12% 40% 181% 29% 145% 10% 0% 2%
Nutmeg
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 B2 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +652.2%
Contains more Folate +484.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
4
:
1
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +45.3%
Contains more Water +59.6%
Contains more Other +124%
Contains more Fats +756.4%
Ground ginger
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
Nutmeg
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 Protein +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +45.3%
Contains more Water +59.6%
Contains more Other +124%
Contains more Fats +756.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
2
:
1
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +572.2%
Ground ginger
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
Nutmeg
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +572.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 57.52g 28.49g Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 5.84g Ground ginger
Fats 4.24g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 71.62g 49.29g Ground ginger
Calories 335kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 14.1g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 114mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 19.8mg 3.04mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 183mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 168mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 1320mg 350mg Ground ginger
Sodium 27mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 3.64mg 2.15mg Ground ginger
Copper 0.48mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 33.3mg 2.9mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg 1.6µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 30IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.057mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 1.299mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 0.16mg Ground ginger
Folate 13µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 2.599g 25.94g Ground ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 0.35g Ground ginger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground ginger 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
35%
Ground ginger
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger 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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.