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Dough vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dough and nutmeg

  • Dough is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for nutmeg is 127% higher.
  • Dough contains 38 times more sodium than nutmeg. Dough contains 602mg of sodium, while nutmeg contains 16mg.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than dough.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 IronIron +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1687.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +575.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +402.6%

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.
Dough
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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 0% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +649.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 ProteinProtein +84.1%
Contains more WaterWater +429.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1400.4%
Contains more OtherOther +19.5%
~equal in Carbs ~49.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 -98%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +789.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Nutmeg DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.529g 25.94g 116%
Manganese 0.577mg 2.9mg 101%
Copper 0.152mg 1.027mg 97%
Fiber 2.2g 20.8g 74%
Fats 2.42g 36.31g 52%
Selenium 28.6µg 1.6µg 49%
Magnesium 32mg 183mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.346mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.057mg 28%
Sodium 602mg 16mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 1.299mg 22%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Phosphorus 105mg 213mg 15%
Calcium 52mg 184mg 13%
Calories 272kcal 525kcal 13%
Folate 123µg 76µg 12%
Iron 3.91mg 3.04mg 11%
Zinc 1.04mg 2.15mg 10%
Protein 10.75g 5.84g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.362g 3.22g 7%
Potassium 117mg 350mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.16mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.35g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 51.88g 49.29g 1%
Net carbs 49.68g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 4.62g 2.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Choline 8mg 8.8mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.411g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.