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Nutmeg vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nutmeg and roquefort

  • Nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and iron, yet roquefort is richer in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 125% higher.
  • Roquefort contains less saturated fat.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than roquefort.

Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +510%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.6%
Contains more IronIron +442.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2920.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +259.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.08mg

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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +928.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2364.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.8%
Contains more WaterWater +532.1%
Contains more OtherOther +176.4%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Roquefort DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.03mg 125%
Copper 1.027mg 0.034mg 110%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Sodium 16mg 1809mg 78%
Calcium 184mg 662mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.586mg 41%
Magnesium 183mg 30mg 36%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 35%
Vitamin A 5µg 294µg 32%
Iron 3.04mg 0.56mg 31%
Protein 5.84g 21.54g 31%
Saturated fat 25.94g 19.263g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.04mg 26%
Phosphorus 213mg 392mg 26%
Selenium 1.6µg 14.5µg 23%
Carbs 49.29g 2g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 8.474g 13%
Fats 36.31g 30.64g 9%
Calories 525kcal 369kcal 8%
Potassium 350mg 91mg 8%
Folate 76µg 49µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 1.32g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.734mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.124mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Zinc 2.15mg 2.08mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 2g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.677g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1793mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.