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Nutmeg vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nutmeg and Vanilla extract

  • Vanilla extract has less Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 130% more than Vanilla extract.
  • Vanilla extract has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Vanilla extract.

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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 +1572.7%
Contains more Iron +2433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1425%
Contains more Phosphorus +3450%
Contains more Potassium +136.5%
Contains more Zinc +1854.5%
Contains more Copper +1326.4%
Contains more Manganese +1160.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
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 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1572.7%
Contains more Iron +2433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1425%
Contains more Phosphorus +3450%
Contains more Potassium +136.5%
Contains more Zinc +1854.5%
Contains more Copper +1326.4%
Contains more Manganese +1160.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3045.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3045.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +9633.3%
Contains more Fats +60416.7%
Contains more Carbs +289.6%
Contains more Water +744%
Contains more Other +1387.1%
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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +9633.3%
Contains more Fats +60416.7%
Contains more Carbs +289.6%
Contains more Water +744%
Contains more Other +1387.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8650%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8650%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 12.65g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 0.06g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.06g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 12.65g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 288kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 12.65g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 0g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 11mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.12mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 12mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 6mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 148mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 2.15mg 0.11mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.072mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.23mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.011mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.425mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.026mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 0µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.01g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.004g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nutmeg Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($6)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.