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Nutmeg vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nutmeg and blue cheese different?

  • Nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1; however, blue cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 126% higher.
  • Blue cheese has less saturated fat.

Spices, nutmeg, ground and Cheese, blue 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
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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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +695.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains more IronIron +880.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2467.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%

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
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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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1093.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3860%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +570.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.166mg

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2006.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.4%
Contains more WaterWater +580.7%
Contains more OtherOther +119.3%

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Blue cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.009mg 126%
Copper 1.027mg 0.04mg 110%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg 51%
Sodium 16mg 1146mg 49%
Magnesium 183mg 23mg 38%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 35%
Iron 3.04mg 0.31mg 34%
Calcium 184mg 528mg 34%
Saturated fat 25.94g 18.669g 33%
Protein 5.84g 21.4g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.029mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.382mg 25%
Phosphorus 213mg 387mg 25%
Selenium 1.6µg 14.5µg 23%
Vitamin A 5µg 198µg 21%
Carbs 49.29g 2.34g 16%
Fats 36.31g 28.74g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 7.778g 11%
Folate 76µg 36µg 10%
Calories 525kcal 353kcal 9%
Zinc 2.15mg 2.66mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 350mg 256mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.016mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.166mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Blue cheese
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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.