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Nutmeg vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nutmeg and fast food

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium; however, fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 111% more.
  • Nutmeg has 12 times more fiber than fast food. Nutmeg has 20.8g of fiber, while fast food has 1.7g.
  • Fast food is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index than nutmeg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +577.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +748.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +712.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1168.8%
~equal in Iron ~3.06mg

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
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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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +290.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.317mg
~equal in Folate ~80µg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +202.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.5%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.9%
Contains more WaterWater +517.2%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Fast food DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.357mg 111%
Copper 1.027mg 0.121mg 101%
Saturated fat 25.94g 4.493g 97%
Fiber 20.8g 1.7g 76%
Fats 36.31g 12.01g 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Magnesium 183mg 27mg 37%
Selenium 1.6µg 20.3µg 34%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 5.617mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.363mg 24%
Protein 5.84g 16.52g 21%
Sodium 16mg 331mg 14%
Calcium 184mg 62mg 12%
Calories 525kcal 297kcal 11%
Phosphorus 213mg 134mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 1.68g 9%
Carbs 49.29g 31.5g 6%
Choline 8.8mg 34.4mg 5%
Potassium 350mg 197mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.212mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 4.835g 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 2.15mg 2.52mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.317mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 76µg 80µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Iron 3.04mg 3.06mg 0%
Sugar 2.99g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.447g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.