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Onion powder vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Onion powder and Nutmeg

  • Onion powder has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin C, Calcium, Potassium, and Zinc, while Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 129% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 9 times less Selenium than Onion powder. Onion powder contains 14.3µg of Selenium, while Nutmeg contains 1.6µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Onion powder is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, onion powder and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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 +108.7%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +181.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Selenium +793.8%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Contains more Copper +74.1%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 116% 147% 81% 138% 87% 10% 111% 197% 170% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Calcium +108.7%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +181.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Selenium +793.8%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Contains more Copper +74.1%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.7%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 78% 115% 19% 7% 44% 166% 48% 0% 11%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.7%
Contains more Folate +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.5%
Contains more Other +73.4%
Contains more Fats +3391.3%
Contains more Water +15.6%
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 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 Protein +78.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.5%
Contains more Other +73.4%
Contains more Fats +3391.3%
Contains more Water +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1494.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.31 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1494.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion powder Nutmeg
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 Onion powder Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 63.92g 28.49g Onion powder
Protein 10.41g 5.84g Onion powder
Fats 1.04g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 79.12g 49.29g Onion powder
Calories 341kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 1.67g Onion powder
Sugar 6.63g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 15.2g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 384mg 184mg Onion powder
Iron 3.9mg 3.04mg Onion powder
Magnesium 113mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 322mg 213mg Onion powder
Potassium 985mg 350mg Onion powder
Sodium 73mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 4.05mg 2.15mg Onion powder
Copper 0.59mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 1.3mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 14.3µg 1.6µg Onion powder
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0mg Onion powder
Vitamin C 23.4mg 3mg Onion powder
Vitamin B1 0.457mg 0.346mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.057mg Onion powder
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.732mg Onion powder
Vitamin B6 0.718mg 0.16mg Onion powder
Folate 64µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0µg Onion powder
Tryptophan 0.06mg Onion powder
Threonine 0.14mg Onion powder
Isoleucine 0.14mg Onion powder
Leucine 0.22mg Onion powder
Lysine 0.49mg Onion powder
Methionine 0.09mg Onion powder
Phenylalanine 0.28mg Onion powder
Valine 0.17mg Onion powder
Histidine 0.16mg Onion powder
Saturated Fat 0.219g 25.94g Onion powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.31g 0.35g Nutmeg
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Onion powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion powder 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
41%
Onion powder
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
Onion powder
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder
Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion powder
Onion powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion powder
Onion powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
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. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/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.