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Balsamic vinegar vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between balsamic vinegar and nutmeg

  • Nutmeg is richer than balsamic vinegar in manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for nutmeg is 130% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 5 times more sugar than nutmeg. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while nutmeg contains 2.99g.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than balsamic vinegar.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Nutmeg
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +581.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +322.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3850%
Contains more ZincZinc +2587.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1021.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2113.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Nutmeg
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Nutmeg
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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 WaterWater +1127.1%
Contains more OtherOther +158.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1091.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.131mg 2.9mg 120%
Saturated fat 0g 25.94g 118%
Copper 0.026mg 1.027mg 111%
Fiber 20.8g 83%
Fats 0g 36.31g 56%
Magnesium 12mg 183mg 41%
Iron 0.72mg 3.04mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 29%
Phosphorus 19mg 213mg 28%
Calories 88kcal 525kcal 22%
Zinc 0.08mg 2.15mg 19%
Folate 76µg 19%
Calcium 27mg 184mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 12%
Protein 0.49g 5.84g 11%
Carbs 17.03g 49.29g 11%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 8%
Potassium 112mg 350mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 4%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 23mg 16mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Nutmeg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.