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Black tea vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between black tea and nutmeg

  • The amount of manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and calcium in nutmeg is higher than in black tea.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 130% more than black tea.
  • Black tea contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
Nutmeg
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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 less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +845.9%
Contains more IronIron +15100%
Contains more CopperCopper +10170%
Contains more ZincZinc +10650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1224.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%
Contains more CholineCholine +2100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 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 +1500.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16330%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +321900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Nutmeg DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.002g 25.94g 118%
Manganese 0.219mg 2.9mg 117%
Copper 0.01mg 1.027mg 113%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Fats 0g 36.31g 56%
Magnesium 3mg 183mg 43%
Iron 0.02mg 3.04mg 38%
Phosphorus 1mg 213mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.346mg 29%
Calories 1kcal 525kcal 26%
Zinc 0.02mg 2.15mg 19%
Folate 5µg 76µg 18%
Calcium 0mg 184mg 18%
Carbs 0.3g 49.29g 16%
Protein 0g 5.84g 12%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.16mg 12%
Potassium 37mg 350mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 3.22g 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.299mg 8%
Caffeine 20mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.057mg 3%
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Choline 0.4mg 8.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.35g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Sodium 3mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0.3g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black tea Nutmeg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
1%
Black tea
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.938g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
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)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.