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Nutmeg vs. Ground cloves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nutmeg and Ground cloves?

  • Nutmeg is richer in Copper, yet Ground cloves are richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Ground cloves' daily need coverage for Manganese is 2488% higher.
  • Nutmeg has 7 times more Saturated Fat than Ground cloves. Nutmeg has 25.94g of Saturated Fat, while Ground cloves have 3.952g.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Spices, cloves, 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 Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Copper +179.1%
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%
Equal in Zinc - 2.32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 444% 185% 45% 90% 37% 64% 123% 7843% 40%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Copper +179.1%
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%
Equal in Zinc - 2.32

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.
Nutmeg
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Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119%
Contains more Folate +204%
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 +∞%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119%
Contains more Folate +204%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Ground cloves
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 Nutmeg Ground cloves Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 31.63g Ground cloves
Protein 5.84g 5.97g Ground cloves
Fats 36.31g 13g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 65.53g Ground cloves
Calories 525kcal 274kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 1.07g Ground cloves
Sugar 2.99g 2.38g Ground cloves
Fiber 20.8g 33.9g Ground cloves
Calcium 184mg 632mg Ground cloves
Iron 3.04mg 11.83mg Ground cloves
Magnesium 183mg 259mg Ground cloves
Phosphorus 213mg 104mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 1020mg Ground cloves
Sodium 16mg 277mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 2.32mg Ground cloves
Copper 1.027mg 0.368mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 60.127mg Ground cloves
Selenium 1.6µg 7.2µg Ground cloves
Vitamin A 102IU 160IU Ground cloves
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 8µg Ground cloves
Vitamin E 0mg 8.82mg Ground cloves
Vitamin C 3mg 0.2mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.158mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.22mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.56mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B5 0.509mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.391mg Ground cloves
Folate 76µg 25µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 141.8µg 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 25.94g 3.952g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.184g Ground cloves
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 1.393g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 3.606g 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
Nutmeg Ground cloves
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
20%
Nutmeg
67%
Ground cloves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
906%
Ground cloves

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients
  2. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/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.