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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.
Nutmeg
7
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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~318mg

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
5
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
3% 3% 92%
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
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
24% 76%
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.
Nutmeg Edible mushroom
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Edible mushroom DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
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.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.