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Nutmeg vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nutmeg and cookie dough?

  • Nutmeg is higher in copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc, yet cookie dough is higher in selenium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 106% more.
  • Nutmeg has 9 times more copper than cookie dough. While nutmeg has 1.027mg of copper, cookie dough has only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cookie dough is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough types 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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +553.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +493.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +833.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +279.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +468.8%

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 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +117.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.6%
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
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +92.1%
Contains more OtherOther +79.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.9%
Contains more WaterWater +145.6%
~equal in Protein ~5.4g

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% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +227%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +640.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Cookie dough
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 Cookie dough DV% diff.
Copper 1.027mg 0.11mg 102%
Saturated fat 25.94g 4.751g 96%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.765mg 93%
Fiber 20.8g 2.5g 73%
Magnesium 183mg 28mg 37%
Fats 36.31g 18.9g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 10.531g 18%
Phosphorus 213mg 104mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2.592g 15%
Calcium 184mg 31mg 15%
Selenium 1.6µg 9.1µg 14%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.64mg 14%
Sodium 16mg 294mg 12%
Iron 3.04mg 2.14mg 11%
Folate 76µg 35µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.041mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.234mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.148mg 7%
Potassium 350mg 147mg 6%
Calories 525kcal 424kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.865mg 4%
Carbs 49.29g 59.1g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Protein 5.84g 5.4g 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 56.6g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Cookie dough
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
15%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough 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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.