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Nutmeg vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nutmeg and macaroon

  • Nutmeg is richer than macaroon in copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, calcium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for nutmeg is 84% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 37 times more calcium than macaroon. Nutmeg contains 184mg of calcium, while macaroon contains 5mg.
  • Macaroon contains less saturated fat.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than macaroon.

Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +531%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3580%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.6%
Contains more IronIron +270.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +325%

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
6
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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +490.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~9.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
3
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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.4%
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more OtherOther +36.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +84.6%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Macaroon DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 126%
Copper 1.027mg 0.269mg 84%
Fiber 20.8g 5.1g 63%
Magnesium 183mg 29mg 37%
Iron 3.04mg 0.82mg 28%
Saturated fat 25.94g 20.099g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.02mg 27%
Fats 36.31g 22.55g 21%
Phosphorus 213mg 68mg 21%
Folate 76µg 3µg 18%
Calcium 184mg 5mg 18%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.73mg 13%
Sodium 16mg 241mg 10%
Selenium 1.6µg 6.8µg 9%
Potassium 350mg 123mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.22mg 7%
Protein 5.84g 3.02g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.096mg 5%
Carbs 49.29g 61.22g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 1.61g 4%
Calories 525kcal 460kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.81g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 45.16g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.06mg 0%
Choline 8.8mg 9.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.