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 for nutmeg is 126% higher.
- Caramel has less saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index (0) than caramel (65).
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +976.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2071.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5605.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +388.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +777.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +349.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +348.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.011mg | 126% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.018mg | 112% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 2.476g | 107% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 0g | 83% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 8.1g | 43% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 17mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 0.14mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 3.478g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.103mg | 20% |
| Folate | 76µg | 4µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.44mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.256mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 114mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 245mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 77g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 0.148mg | 7% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 382kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 1.542g | 4% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 214mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 4.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.464g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.