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Ground cloves vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground cloves and Nutmeg?

  • Ground cloves are richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin E, Fiber, Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Nutmeg is richer in Copper.
  • Ground cloves' daily need coverage for Manganese is 2488% higher.
  • Ground cloves contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, cloves, ground and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this comparison.

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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 185% 190% 90% 444% 123% 63% 45% 36% 7843% 39%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +41.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.4%
Contains more IronIron +289.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1973.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.15mg

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 0.67% 9.6% 176% 0% 40% 51% 29% 31% 90% 0% 355% 19% 20%
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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 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +325%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119%
Contains more FolateFolate +204%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 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 +32.9%
Contains more WaterWater +58.4%
Contains more OtherOther +141.6%
Contains more FatsFats +179.3%
~equal in Protein ~5.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 16% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.952 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.606 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 -84.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +930.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +131.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground cloves Nutmeg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ground cloves Nutmeg Opinion
Calories 274kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Protein 5.97g 5.84g Ground cloves
Fats 13g 36.31g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3mg Nutmeg
Net carbs 31.63g 28.49g Ground cloves
Carbs 65.53g 49.29g Ground cloves
Magnesium 259mg 183mg Ground cloves
Calcium 632mg 184mg Ground cloves
Potassium 1020mg 350mg Ground cloves
Iron 11.83mg 3.04mg Ground cloves
Sugar 2.38g 2.99g Ground cloves
Fiber 33.9g 20.8g Ground cloves
Copper 0.368mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.32mg 2.15mg Ground cloves
Phosphorus 104mg 213mg Nutmeg
Sodium 277mg 16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 160IU 102IU Ground cloves
Vitamin A 8µg 5µg Ground cloves
Vitamin E 8.82mg 0mg Ground cloves
Manganese 60.127mg 2.9mg Ground cloves
Selenium 7.2µg 1.6µg Ground cloves
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.057mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B3 1.56mg 1.299mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B5 0.509mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B6 0.391mg 0.16mg Ground cloves
Vitamin K 141.8µg 0µg Ground cloves
Folate 25µg 76µg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.254g Nutmeg
Choline 37.4mg 8.8mg Ground cloves
Saturated Fat 3.952g 25.94g Ground cloves
Monounsaturated Fat 1.393g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 3.606g 0.35g Ground cloves
Tryptophan 0.03mg Ground cloves
Threonine 0.18mg Ground cloves
Isoleucine 0.24mg Ground cloves
Leucine 0.4mg Ground cloves
Lysine 0.37mg Ground cloves
Methionine 0.08mg Ground cloves
Phenylalanine 0.23mg Ground cloves
Valine 0.34mg Ground cloves
Histidine 0.13mg Ground cloves
Fructose 1.07g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - ALA 0.585g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - DPA 0.184g 0g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g Ground cloves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground cloves 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
63%
Ground cloves
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
906%
Ground cloves
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves 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. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/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.