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Nutmeg vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nutmeg and Butter cookie

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Manganese needs 119% more than Butter cookie.
  • Butter cookie has 26 times less Fiber than Nutmeg. Nutmeg has 20.8g of Fiber, while Butter cookie has 0.8g.
  • Butter cookie contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +534.5%
Contains more Iron +36.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1425%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +215.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +465.8%
Contains more Copper +413.5%
Contains more Manganese +1605.9%
Contains more Selenium +425%
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 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +534.5%
Contains more Iron +36.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1425%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +215.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +465.8%
Contains more Copper +413.5%
Contains more Manganese +1605.9%
Contains more Selenium +425%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +559.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37
Equal in Folate - 76
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 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +559.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +93.1%
Contains more Water +35.4%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +93.1%
Contains more Water +35.4%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.6%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 5.84g 6.1g Butter cookie
Fats 36.31g 18.8g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 525kcal 467kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 20.24g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 0.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 29mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 2.22mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 12mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 102mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 111mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 282mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.38mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.2mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.17mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 102IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0mg 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.036mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 76µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 11.051g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.982g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Butter cookie
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
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.889g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie 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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.