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Ginger vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ginger and Nutmeg

  • Ginger contains less Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc than Nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 129% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ginger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw 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.
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
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 +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more IronIron +406.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +532.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +526.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1166.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%

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.
Ginger
5
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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
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% 6.1% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1284%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +590.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 +1166.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +220.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4741.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.4%
Contains more OtherOther +202.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 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 -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1990.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginger Nutmeg
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ginger Nutmeg Opinion
Calories 80kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Protein 1.82g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.75g 36.31g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 5mg 3mg Ginger
Net carbs 15.77g 28.49g Nutmeg
Carbs 17.77g 49.29g Nutmeg
Magnesium 43mg 183mg Nutmeg
Calcium 16mg 184mg Nutmeg
Potassium 415mg 350mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Sugar 1.7g 2.99g Ginger
Fiber 2g 20.8g Nutmeg
Copper 0.226mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Zinc 0.34mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 34mg 213mg Nutmeg
Sodium 13mg 16mg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.16mg
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Ginger
Folate 11µg 76µg Nutmeg
Choline 28.8mg 8.8mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 25.94g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.35g Nutmeg
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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%
Ginger
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.