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Nutmeg vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nutmeg and chicken fingers?

  • Nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and iron, yet chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin E.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 117% higher.
  • Nutmeg has 17 times more fiber than chicken fingers. Nutmeg has 20.8g of fiber, while chicken fingers have 1.2g.
  • Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than chicken fingers.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Fast foods, chicken tenders types in this comparison.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +553.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +982.4%
Contains more IronIron +316.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1388.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1171.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +993.8%
~equal in Potassium ~373mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +396.6%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +160.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +229.1%
Contains more WaterWater +648.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.2%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1552.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.228mg 116%
Saturated fat 25.94g 2.493g 107%
Copper 1.027mg 0.069mg 106%
Fiber 20.8g 1.2g 78%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 8.217mg 43%
Magnesium 183mg 28mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 5.783g 36%
Fats 36.31g 13.95g 34%
Sodium 16mg 769mg 33%
Iron 3.04mg 0.73mg 29%
Selenium 1.6µg 17.5µg 29%
Protein 5.84g 19.22g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 25%
Vitamin E 0mg 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.426mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.11mg 20%
Calcium 184mg 17mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Folate 76µg 19µg 14%
Calories 525kcal 271kcal 13%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.71mg 13%
Carbs 49.29g 17.25g 11%
Phosphorus 213mg 282mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.179mg 9%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8µg 7%
Choline 8.8mg 43.7mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 4.83g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 1.1mg 2%
Potassium 350mg 373mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.447g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.