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Nutmeg vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nutmeg and foie gras?

  • Nutmeg is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, and magnesium, yet foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 392% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in foie gras is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this article.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1307.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2316.7%
Contains more IronIron +80.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2650%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19920%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +955.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.2%
Contains more FatsFats +20.7%
Contains more WaterWater +494.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.9%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +695.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.12mg 121%
Vitamin A 5µg 1001µg 111%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Selenium 1.6µg 44µg 77%
Copper 1.027mg 0.4mg 70%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 25.61g 56%
Saturated fat 25.94g 14.45g 52%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Magnesium 183mg 13mg 40%
Iron 3.04mg 5.5mg 31%
Sodium 16mg 697mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.088mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.299mg 19%
Carbs 49.29g 4.67g 15%
Fats 36.31g 43.84g 12%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.92mg 11%
Calcium 184mg 70mg 11%
Protein 5.84g 11.4g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 2.51mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.06mg 8%
Potassium 350mg 138mg 6%
Folate 76µg 60µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.84g 3%
Calories 525kcal 462kcal 3%
Phosphorus 213mg 200mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.