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Nutmeg vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nutmeg and Apple different?

  • Nutmeg is higher than Apple in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 130% more than Apple.
  • Nutmeg contains 83 times more Manganese than Apple. Nutmeg contains 2.9mg of Manganese, while Apple contains 0.035mg.
  • Apple is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, nutmeg, ground and Apples, raw, with skin 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
9
:
1
Apple
Contains more Calcium +2966.7%
Contains more Iron +2433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3560%
Contains more Phosphorus +1836.4%
Contains more Potassium +227.1%
Contains more Zinc +5275%
Contains more Copper +3703.7%
Contains more Manganese +8185.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
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 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2966.7%
Contains more Iron +2433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3560%
Contains more Phosphorus +1836.4%
Contains more Potassium +227.1%
Contains more Zinc +5275%
Contains more Copper +3703.7%
Contains more Manganese +8185.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%

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
6
:
4
Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1935.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.2%
Contains more Folate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1935.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.2%
Contains more Folate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
4
:
1
Apple
Contains more Protein +2146.2%
Contains more Fats +21258.8%
Contains more Carbs +256.9%
Contains more Other +1065%
Contains more Water +1273.4%
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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +2146.2%
Contains more Fats +21258.8%
Contains more Carbs +256.9%
Contains more Other +1065%
Contains more Water +1273.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
:
1
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +586.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +586.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 11.41g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 0.26g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.17g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 13.81g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 52kcal Nutmeg
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 2.99g 10.39g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 2.4g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 6mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.12mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 5mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 11mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 107mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 2.15mg 0.04mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.035mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 54IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 3µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 3mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.017mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.026mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.091mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.041mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 3µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.007g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.051g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Apple
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
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.912g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.