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Nutmeg vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nutmeg and french fries

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, french fries are higher in vitamin B6.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need for saturated fat, 118% more than french fries.
  • Nutmeg has 12 times more manganese than french fries. While nutmeg has 2.9mg of manganese, french fries have only 0.247mg.
  • French fries have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of french fries is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +422.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +922.2%
Contains more IronIron +275.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +728.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1074.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.4%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +318.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.3%
Contains more FatsFats +146.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.9%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%
Contains more WaterWater +518.8%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1442.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg French fries
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 French fries DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.247mg 115%
Saturated fat 25.94g 2.336g 107%
Copper 1.027mg 0.124mg 100%
Fiber 20.8g 3.8g 68%
Magnesium 183mg 35mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 5.398g 34%
Fats 36.31g 14.73g 33%
Iron 3.04mg 0.81mg 28%
Calcium 184mg 18mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.372mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.17mg 15%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.5mg 15%
Phosphorus 213mg 125mg 13%
Folate 76µg 30µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 3.004mg 11%
Calories 525kcal 312kcal 11%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.67mg 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg 9%
Sodium 16mg 210mg 8%
Potassium 350mg 579mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 5.969g 7%
Protein 5.84g 3.43g 5%
Choline 8.8mg 36.8mg 5%
Carbs 49.29g 41.44g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 4.7mg 2%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.9µg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.039mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.