Nutmeg vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between nutmeg and edible mushroom
- Nutmeg has more manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and calcium; however, edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B2.
- Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 129% more than edible mushroom.
- Edible mushroom contains 62 times less manganese than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 2.9mg of manganese, while edible mushroom contains 0.047mg.
- Edible mushroom has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of edible mushroom is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Mushrooms, white, raw.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1933.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6033.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +508% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +313.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6070.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +481.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +327.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +347.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +605.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10579.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1412% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1383.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.047mg | 124% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.05g | 118% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.318mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 1g | 79% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 0.34g | 55% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 9mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 0.5mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.402mg | 27% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 22kcal | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.081mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 86mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 3mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 3.26g | 15% |
| Folate | 76µg | 17µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.52mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 3.607mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 9.3µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0g | 8% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 3.09g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.104mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 318mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 1.98g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.