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Chili powder spice vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chili powder spice and Nutmeg

  • Chili powder spice is richer than Nutmeg in Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Chili powder spice is 254% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, chili 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
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 more CalciumCalcium +79.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +457.1%
Contains more IronIron +469.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1175%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.6%
~equal in Copper ~1.027mg

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 2.3% 1779% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
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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% 6.1% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28968.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1549.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +793%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1208.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +655.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
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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 ProteinProtein +130.5%
Contains more WaterWater +72.6%
Contains more OtherOther +406.9%
Contains more FatsFats +154.3%
~equal in Carbs ~49.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 g
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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 -90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2187.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.22g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili powder spice Nutmeg Opinion
Calories 282kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Protein 13.46g 5.84g Chili powder spice
Fats 14.28g 36.31g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3mg Nutmeg
Net carbs 14.9g 28.49g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.7g 49.29g Chili powder spice
Magnesium 149mg 183mg Nutmeg
Calcium 330mg 184mg Chili powder spice
Potassium 1950mg 350mg Chili powder spice
Iron 17.3mg 3.04mg Chili powder spice
Sugar 7.19g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 34.8g 20.8g Chili powder spice
Copper 1mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Zinc 4.3mg 2.15mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 300mg 213mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 2867mg 16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 29650IU 102IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 1483µg 5µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg 0mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 1.7mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 20.4µg 1.6µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.057mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 1.299mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 2.094mg 0.16mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 105.7µg 0µg Chili powder spice
Folate 28µg 76µg Nutmeg
Choline 66.5mg 8.8mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 2.462g 25.94g Chili powder spice
Monounsaturated Fat 3.211g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 8.006g 0.35g Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.07mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.39mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.63mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.36mg Chili powder spice
Methionine 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.37mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.54mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Fructose 4.29g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili powder spice 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
300%
Chili powder spice
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
Chili powder spice
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 2851mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.