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Nutmeg vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nutmeg and barbecue chicken?

  • Nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1, yet barbecue chicken is richer in selenium and vitamin B3.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less saturated fat.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types in this comparison.

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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
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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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +771.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.3%
Contains more IronIron +220%
Contains more CopperCopper +1233.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1275%
~equal in Phosphorus ~218mg

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
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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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +529.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +614.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +140.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40975%
Contains more OtherOther +164.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.4%
Contains more WaterWater +885.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +482.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.005mg 126%
Copper 1.027mg 0.077mg 106%
Saturated fat 25.94g 3.927g 100%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Magnesium 183mg 21mg 39%
Selenium 1.6µg 22µg 37%
Fats 36.31g 15.08g 33%
Protein 5.84g 22.51g 33%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 5.732mg 28%
Iron 3.04mg 0.95mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.055mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Calcium 184mg 16mg 17%
Folate 76µg 8µg 17%
Carbs 49.29g 0.12g 16%
Calories 525kcal 226kcal 15%
Sodium 16mg 335mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.227mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2.038g 11%
Choline 8.8mg 62.9mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 6.446g 8%
Potassium 350mg 255mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Zinc 2.15mg 1.78mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.191mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 20µg 2%
Phosphorus 213mg 218mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.