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Horseradish vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between horseradish and nutmeg

  • Horseradish has more vitamin C; however, nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 129% more than horseradish.
  • Nutmeg has 26 times less sodium than horseradish. Horseradish has 420mg of sodium, while nutmeg has 16mg.
  • Horseradish has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horseradish is 35, while the glycemic index of nutmeg is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Horseradish, prepared 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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Nutmeg
9
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 SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +577.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.3%
Contains more IronIron +623.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1670.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +159%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +587.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2201.6%

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.
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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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 CVitamin C +730%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 +1265.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +394.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5162.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +336.6%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2376.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.35g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horseradish 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 Horseradish Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.126mg 2.9mg 121%
Saturated fat 0.09g 25.94g 118%
Copper 0.058mg 1.027mg 108%
Fiber 3.3g 20.8g 70%
Fats 0.69g 36.31g 55%
Magnesium 27mg 183mg 37%
Iron 0.42mg 3.04mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.346mg 28%
Phosphorus 31mg 213mg 26%
Calories 48kcal 525kcal 24%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 3mg 24%
Sodium 420mg 16mg 18%
Carbs 11.29g 49.29g 13%
Calcium 56mg 184mg 13%
Zinc 0.83mg 2.15mg 12%
Protein 1.18g 5.84g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.13g 3.22g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 1.299mg 6%
Folate 57µg 76µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.057mg 3%
Potassium 246mg 350mg 3%
Selenium 2.8µg 1.6µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 7.99g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 7.99g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Choline 6.5mg 8.8mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.35g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horseradish 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
13%
Horseradish
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horseradish
Horseradish is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.