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True morels vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between True morels and Nutmeg

  • True morels have more Iron, and Vitamin D, however, Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 129% more than True morels.
  • True morels have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, morel, 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.
Contains more Iron +300.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +327.9%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.8%
Contains more Copper +64.3%
Contains more Manganese +394%
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Zinc - 2.15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Iron +300.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +327.9%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.8%
Contains more Copper +64.3%
Contains more Manganese +394%
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Zinc - 2.15

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.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +401.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +401.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +744.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1338.4%
Contains more Protein +87.2%
Contains more Fats +6270.2%
Contains more Carbs +866.5%
Contains more Other +45.6%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
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 Water +1338.4%
Contains more Protein +87.2%
Contains more Fats +6270.2%
Contains more Carbs +866.5%
Contains more Other +45.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6092.3%
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6092.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 2.3g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 3.12g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.57g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 5.1g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 31kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 0.6g 2.99g True morels
Fiber 2.8g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 43mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 12.18mg 3.04mg True morels
Magnesium 19mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 194mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 411mg 350mg True morels
Sodium 21mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.03mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.625mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.587mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 2.2µg 1.6µg True morels
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin D 206IU 0IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg 0µg True morels
Vitamin C 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.057mg True morels
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 1.299mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.44mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 9µg 76µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 0.065g 25.94g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.35g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
True morels Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
True morels
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.