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Nutmeg vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nutmeg and apple pie different?

  • Nutmeg is higher than apple pie in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, folate, and vitamin B1.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need for manganese, 118% more than apple pie.
  • Nutmeg contains 26 times more magnesium than apple pie. Nutmeg contains 183mg of magnesium, while apple pie contains 7mg.
  • Apple pie is lower in saturated fat.
  • Apple pie has a higher glycemic index (41) than nutmeg (0).

Spices, nutmeg, ground and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types were used in this article.

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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.
Nutmeg
10
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2514.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1572.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +438.5%
Contains more IronIron +151.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2132.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +787.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1493.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Nutmeg
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3.2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +207.4%
Contains more FatsFats +230.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45%
Contains more OtherOther +158.9%
Contains more WaterWater +737.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +528%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Apple pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Nutmeg Apple pie DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.182mg 118%
Copper 1.027mg 0.046mg 109%
Saturated fat 25.94g 3.797g 101%
Fiber 20.8g 1.6g 77%
Magnesium 183mg 7mg 42%
Fats 36.31g 11g 39%
Phosphorus 213mg 24mg 27%
Iron 3.04mg 1.21mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.134mg 18%
Folate 76µg 4µg 18%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.16mg 18%
Calcium 184mg 11mg 17%
Calories 525kcal 237kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2.198g 12%
Sodium 16mg 266mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.038mg 9%
Protein 5.84g 1.9g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.158mg 8%
Potassium 350mg 65mg 8%
Carbs 49.29g 34g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 4.388g 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 29µg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.123mg 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3.2mg 0%
Net carbs 28.49g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Apple pie
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
18%
Nutmeg
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.