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Nutmeg vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nutmeg and Black tea

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Calcium in Nutmeg is higher than in Black tea.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 130% more than Black tea.
  • Black tea contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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
Nutmeg
9
:
1
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +15100%
Contains more Magnesium +6000%
Contains more Phosphorus +21200%
Contains more Potassium +845.9%
Contains more Zinc +10650%
Contains more Copper +10170%
Contains more Manganese +1224.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Nutmeg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Black tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +15100%
Contains more Magnesium +6000%
Contains more Phosphorus +21200%
Contains more Potassium +845.9%
Contains more Zinc +10650%
Contains more Copper +10170%
Contains more Manganese +1224.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%

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
Nutmeg
7
:
1
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Nutmeg
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%
Black tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1420%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
4
:
1
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +16330%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +1500.3%
Nutmeg
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
Black tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +16330%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +1500.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
2
:
1
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +321900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8650%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Nutmeg
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Black tea
29% 14% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +321900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8650%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Black tea Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 0.3g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 0g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 0.3g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 1kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 0g Black tea
Fiber 20.8g 0g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 0mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.02mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 3mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 1mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 37mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 3mg Black tea
Zinc 2.15mg 0.02mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.01mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.219mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.014mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.011mg Black tea
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 5µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.002g Black tea
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.001g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.004g Nutmeg

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Black tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
1%
Black tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
4%
Black tea

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.938g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.