Nutmeg vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nutmeg and English muffins
- Nutmeg is richer than English muffins in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for nutmeg is 128% higher.
- Nutmeg contains 9 times more magnesium than English muffins. Nutmeg contains 183mg of magnesium, while English muffins contain 21mg.
- English muffins contain less saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.
Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +771.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +253.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +167.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +696.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +712.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1917.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +575.8% |
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Carbs
~46g
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Other
~2.4g
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +966.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.7% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.259g | 117% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.357mg | 111% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.129mg | 100% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 2.7g | 72% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 1.8g | 53% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 21mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 0.89mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 464mg | 19% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 235kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.181mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 52mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.7mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 133mg | 11% |
| Folate | 76µg | 37µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.043mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.302g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.154mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 131mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 7.7g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.888g | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 1.566mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 46g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.681g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)