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Nutmeg vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nutmeg and Eggnog

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Eggnog has more Vitamin B12.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Manganese is 126% more.
  • Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Eggnog.

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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
9
:
1
Eggnog
Contains more Calcium +41.5%
Contains more Iron +1420%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +367.4%
Contains more Copper +7800%
Contains more Manganese +57900%
Contains more Selenium +162.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Calcium +41.5%
Contains more Iron +1420%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +367.4%
Contains more Copper +7800%
Contains more Manganese +57900%
Contains more Selenium +162.5%

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
:
7
Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +917.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin A +102%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +917.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin A +102%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
4
:
1
Eggnog
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +766.6%
Contains more Carbs +512.3%
Contains more Other +247.8%
Contains more Water +1224.9%
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% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +766.6%
Contains more Carbs +512.3%
Contains more Other +247.8%
Contains more Water +1224.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
:
1
Eggnog
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 8.05g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 4.55g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 4.19g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 8.05g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 88kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 2.99g 8.05g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 0g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 130mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.2mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 19mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 109mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 165mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 54mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.46mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.013mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.005mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 102IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 3mg 1.5mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.034mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.105mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.05mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 1µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 2.591g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 1.302g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.198g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Eggnog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Nutmeg
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.349g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.