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Nutmeg vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nutmeg and Caramel different?

  • Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Zinc, however, Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Nutmeg is 126% higher.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

Spices, nutmeg, ground and Candies, caramels are the varieties 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
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Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +2071.4%
Contains more Magnesium +976.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +388.6%
Contains more Copper +5605.6%
Contains more Manganese +26263.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +2071.4%
Contains more Magnesium +976.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +388.6%
Contains more Copper +5605.6%
Contains more Manganese +26263.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +777.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +777.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
3
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Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +348.3%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +56.2%
Contains more Water +36.4%
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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +348.3%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +56.2%
Contains more Water +36.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +893.7%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +893.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Caramel
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 77g Caramel
Protein 5.84g 4.6g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 8.1g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 77g Caramel
Calories 525kcal 382kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 65.5g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 0g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 138mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.14mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 17mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 114mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 214mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 245mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.44mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.018mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.011mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 102IU 42IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 3mg 0.4mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.103mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.148mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.056mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 4µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 1.542g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.464g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.