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Nutmeg vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nutmeg and ginger ale

  • Ginger ale contains less manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate than nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 130% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ginger ale is lower.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of ginger ale is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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
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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34900%
Contains more IronIron +1588.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +5605.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +4200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%

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
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 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
4
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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +462.7%
Contains more OtherOther +23200%
Contains more WaterWater +1364.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Ginger ale DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.013mg 126%
Saturated fat 25.94g 0g 118%
Copper 1.027mg 0.018mg 112%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Fats 36.31g 0g 56%
Magnesium 183mg 1mg 43%
Iron 3.04mg 0.18mg 36%
Phosphorus 213mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0mg 29%
Calories 525kcal 34kcal 25%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.05mg 19%
Folate 76µg 0µg 19%
Calcium 184mg 3mg 18%
Carbs 49.29g 8.76g 14%
Protein 5.84g 0g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0mg 12%
Potassium 350mg 1mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0mg 8%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0mg 4%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 8.9g N/A
Sodium 16mg 7mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.