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Spearmint vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spearmint and Nutmeg

  • Spearmint has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Nutmeg is richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 129% more than Spearmint.
  • Nutmeg has 41 times less Vitamin A RAE than Spearmint. Spearmint has 203µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Nutmeg has 5µg.
  • Spearmint contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spearmint, fresh 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 Iron +290.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +97.2%
Contains more Copper +327.9%
Contains more Manganese +159.4%
Equal in Calcium - 184
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Iron +290.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +97.2%
Contains more Copper +327.9%
Contains more Manganese +159.4%
Equal in Calcium - 184

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 A +3874.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207%
Contains more Folate +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3874.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207%
Contains more Folate +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1273.2%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Fats +4874%
Contains more Carbs +486.1%
Contains more Other +15.3%
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 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 Water +1273.2%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Fats +4874%
Contains more Carbs +486.1%
Contains more Other +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12780%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12780%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spearmint Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 1.61g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 3.29g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.73g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 8.41g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 44kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Spearmint
Fiber 6.8g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 199mg 184mg Spearmint
Iron 11.87mg 3.04mg Spearmint
Magnesium 63mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 60mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 458mg 350mg Spearmint
Sodium 30mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 1.09mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.24mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 1.118mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 4054IU 102IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 5µg Spearmint
Vitamin C 13.3mg 3mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.057mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 105µg 76µg Spearmint
Tryptophan 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.135mg Spearmint
Isoleucine 0.135mg Spearmint
Leucine 0.247mg Spearmint
Lysine 0.141mg Spearmint
Methionine 0.046mg Spearmint
Phenylalanine 0.168mg Spearmint
Valine 0.164mg Spearmint
Histidine 0.066mg Spearmint
Saturated Fat 0.191g 25.94g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 0.35g Spearmint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spearmint 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%
Spearmint
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.749g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.