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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 of 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.

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
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Contains more Calcium +1572.7%
Contains more Iron +151.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +438.5%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +1243.8%
Contains more Copper +2132.6%
Contains more Manganese +1493.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1572.7%
Contains more Iron +151.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +438.5%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +1243.8%
Contains more Copper +2132.6%
Contains more Manganese +1493.4%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +207.4%
Contains more Fats +230.1%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Other +158.9%
Contains more Water +737.9%
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 Protein +207.4%
Contains more Fats +230.1%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Other +158.9%
Contains more Water +737.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 5.84g 1.9g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 11g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 34g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 237kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Apple pie
Fiber 20.8g 1.6g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 11mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 1.21mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 7mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 24mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 65mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 266mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.046mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.182mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 3mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.134mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.123mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.119mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.038mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 4µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 25.94g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Apple pie
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
20%
Nutmeg
11%
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.