Nutmeg vs. Ground cloves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between nutmeg and ground cloves?
- Nutmeg is richer in copper, yet ground cloves are richer in manganese, vitamin K, iron, vitamin E, fiber, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
- Ground cloves' daily need coverage for manganese is 2488% higher.
- Nutmeg has 7 times more saturated fat than ground cloves. Nutmeg has 25.94g of saturated fat, while ground cloves have 3.952g.
We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Spices, cloves, ground types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +179.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +243.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +289.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1973.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +286% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +325% |
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:
5.97 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
65.53 g
Water:
9.87 g
Other:
5.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +179.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.6% |
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Protein
~5.97g
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
3.952 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.606 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +930.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 60.127mg | 2488% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 141.8µg | 118% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 11.83mg | 110% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 3.952g | 100% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.368mg | 73% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 8.82mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 33.9g | 52% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 632mg | 45% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 13g | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 3.606g | 22% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 1020mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 259mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.391mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 104mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.158mg | 16% |
| Folate | 76µg | 25µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.22mg | 13% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 274kcal | 13% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 277mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.509mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 7.2µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 65.53g | 5% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 37.4mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 1.393g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 1.56mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.07g | 1% | |
| Protein | 5.84g | 5.97g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 31.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.254g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.34mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.585g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.184g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.557g | N/A |
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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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
906%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground cloves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground cloves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground cloves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground cloves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)