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Nutmeg vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nutmeg and chocolate brownie different?

  • Nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron; however, chocolate brownie is richer in selenium and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 101% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 4 times more saturated fat than chocolate brownie. While nutmeg contains 25.94g of saturated fat, chocolate brownie contains only 7.319g.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate brownie (42).

Spices, nutmeg, ground and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.9%
Contains more IronIron +65.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +394%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +618.8%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +24.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%
Contains more WaterWater +102.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.2g
~equal in Carbs ~50.2g

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2589.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.587mg 101%
Saturated fat 25.94g 7.319g 85%
Fiber 20.8g 83%
Copper 1.027mg 0.388mg 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 9.412g 60%
Magnesium 183mg 53mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin A 5µg 176µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 10.839g 19%
Selenium 1.6µg 11.5µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.141mg 17%
Iron 3.04mg 1.84mg 15%
Sodium 16mg 343mg 14%
Calcium 184mg 57mg 13%
Phosphorus 213mg 132mg 12%
Folate 76µg 29µg 12%
Fats 36.31g 29.1g 11%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.97mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.19mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Potassium 350mg 176mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.094mg 5%
Calories 525kcal 466kcal 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.3mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.982mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Protein 5.84g 6.2g 1%
Carbs 49.29g 50.2g 0%
Net carbs 28.49g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.621g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $6)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.