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Nutmeg vs. Pumpkin pie spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nutmeg and Pumpkin pie spice

  • Nutmeg has more Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Pumpkin pie spice is richer in Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pumpkin pie spice covers your daily Manganese needs 563% more than Nutmeg.
  • Pumpkin pie spice has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Nutmeg. Nutmeg has 25.94g of Saturated Fat, while Pumpkin pie spice has 6.53g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Spices, pumpkin pie spice.

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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 Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Calcium +270.7%
Contains more Iron +548.4%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Manganese +446.3%
Contains more Selenium +481.3%
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 205% 740% 98% 51% 59% 7% 65% 162% 2067% 51%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Calcium +270.7%
Contains more Iron +548.4%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Manganese +446.3%
Contains more Selenium +481.3%

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 B1 +164.1%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
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 16% 39% 0% 78% 33% 32% 43% 0% 93% 18% 0% 71%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.1%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +40.6%
Contains more Water +35.8%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.76
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% 69% 8% 4%
Protein: 5.76 g
Fats: 12.6 g
Carbs: 69.28 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 3.9 g
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +40.6%
Contains more Water +35.8%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.9%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
78% 13% 9%
Saturated Fat: 6.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Pumpkin pie spice Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 54.48g Pumpkin pie spice
Protein 5.84g 5.76g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 12.6g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 69.28g Pumpkin pie spice
Calories 525kcal 342kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 7.76g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 14.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 682mg Pumpkin pie spice
Iron 3.04mg 19.71mg Pumpkin pie spice
Magnesium 183mg 136mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 118mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 663mg Pumpkin pie spice
Sodium 16mg 52mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 2.37mg Pumpkin pie spice
Copper 1.027mg 0.484mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 15.844mg Pumpkin pie spice
Selenium 1.6µg 9.3µg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin A 102IU 261IU Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 13µg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin E 0mg 1.93mg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin C 3mg 23.4mg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.131mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.137mg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 2.243mg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.4mg Pumpkin pie spice
Folate 76µg 24µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 28.4µg Pumpkin pie spice
Saturated Fat 25.94g 6.53g Pumpkin pie spice
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 1.102g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.78g Pumpkin pie spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nutmeg Pumpkin pie spice
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
35%
Pumpkin pie spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
350%
Pumpkin pie spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
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. Pumpkin pie spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171332/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.