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Chocolate vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate and nutmeg?

  • Chocolate is higher in iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin K, yet nutmeg is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 64% more.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in chocolate is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this article.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 PotassiumPotassium +59.7%
Contains more IronIron +163.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104.4%
~equal in Copper ~1.027mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.15mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~213mg

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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +104%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1284%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +281%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 CarbsCarbs +24.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more FatsFats +16.1%
Contains more WaterWater +542.3%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 -28.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Nutmeg Opinion
Calories 546kcal 525kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 31.28g 36.31g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg Nutmeg
Net carbs 54.17g 28.49g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 49.29g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 146mg 183mg Nutmeg
Calcium 56mg 184mg Nutmeg
Potassium 559mg 350mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 3.04mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 7g 20.8g Nutmeg
Copper 1.028mg 1.027mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 206mg 213mg Nutmeg
Sodium 24mg 16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 50IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 3µg 1.6µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Folate 76µg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.112g Nutmeg
Choline 8.8mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 18.519g 25.94g Chocolate
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 3.22g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.35g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.