Almonds vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between almonds and nutmeg?
- Almonds are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and potassium, yet nutmeg is richer in fiber, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 171% higher.
- Almonds have 20 times more vitamin B2 than nutmeg. Almonds have 1.138mg of vitamin B2, while nutmeg has 0.057mg.
- Almonds contain less saturated fat.
We used Nuts, almonds and Spices, nutmeg, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +156.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1896.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +178.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +492% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +262.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +879.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3422.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 0mg | 171% |
| Saturated fat | 3.802g | 25.94g | 101% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.057mg | 83% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 0.35g | 80% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 3.22g | 71% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 213mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 20.8g | 33% |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 2.9mg | 31% |
| Protein | 21.15g | 5.84g | 31% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 183mg | 21% |
| Fats | 49.93g | 36.31g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 1.299mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.346mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 350mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 184mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 2.15mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 49.29g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 3.04mg | 8% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 8.8mg | 8% |
| Folate | 44µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 1.6µg | 5% |
| Calories | 579kcal | 525kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.05g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 1.027mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
78%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.