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Nutmeg vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nutmeg and hamburgers

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium; however, hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily manganese needs 117% more than hamburgers.
  • Hamburgers contain 23 times less fiber than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 20.8g of fiber, while hamburgers contain 0.9g.
  • Hamburgers have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of hamburgers is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +815%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1028.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1236.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.9%
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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +152.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.5%
Contains more WaterWater +584.9%

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.38g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Hamburger DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.217mg 117%
Copper 1.027mg 0.091mg 104%
Saturated fat 25.94g 5.096g 95%
Fiber 20.8g 0.9g 80%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg 60%
Magnesium 183mg 20mg 39%
Fats 36.31g 14.36g 34%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 5.365mg 25%
Protein 5.84g 17.08g 22%
Sodium 16mg 414mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.25mg 15%
Calories 525kcal 295kcal 12%
Phosphorus 213mg 136mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.217mg 11%
Calcium 184mg 102mg 8%
Carbs 49.29g 24.1g 8%
Zinc 2.15mg 2.87mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 5.495g 6%
Folate 76µg 56µg 5%
Potassium 350mg 226mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.203mg 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Iron 3.04mg 2.88mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 23.2g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.38g 0%
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.844g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger 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

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.