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Nutmeg vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nutmeg and italian ice?

  • Italian ice has less manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and calcium than nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 130% higher.
  • Italian ice contains less saturated fat.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared 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.
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% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5733.3%
Contains more IronIron +3277.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +10170%
Contains more ZincZinc +7066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6820%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19366.7%
Contains more FatsFats +181450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.1%
Contains more OtherOther +4560%
Contains more WaterWater +1286.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Italian ice DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.02mg 125%
Saturated fat 25.94g 0g 118%
Copper 1.027mg 0.01mg 113%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Fats 36.31g 0.02g 56%
Magnesium 183mg 0mg 44%
Iron 3.04mg 0.09mg 37%
Phosphorus 213mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.005mg 28%
Calories 525kcal 53kcal 24%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.03mg 19%
Calcium 184mg 1mg 18%
Folate 76µg 5µg 18%
Protein 5.84g 0.03g 12%
Carbs 49.29g 13.5g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.002mg 12%
Potassium 350mg 6mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.01mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.715mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.5mg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.1µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 13.5g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Italian ice
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
2%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.