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Nutmeg vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nutmeg and Balsamic vinegar

  • Nutmeg is richer than Balsamic vinegar in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Nutmeg is 130% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 40 times more Copper than Balsamic vinegar. Nutmeg contains 1.027mg of Copper, while Balsamic vinegar contains 0.026mg.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +581.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +322.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3850%
Contains more ZincZinc +2587.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1021.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2113.7%
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
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 10% 6.1% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
3
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
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1091.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1127.1%
Contains more OtherOther +158.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Calories 525kcal 88kcal Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 0.49g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Nutmeg
Net carbs 28.49g 17.03g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 17.03g Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 12mg Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 27mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 112mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.72mg Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 14.95g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.026mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.08mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 19mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 23mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.131mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B6 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg Nutmeg
Choline 8.8mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g Nutmeg
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.