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Nutmeg vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nutmeg and jerky?

  • Nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium, yet jerky is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 121% more.
  • Nutmeg has 12 times more fiber than jerky. While nutmeg has 20.8g of fiber, jerky has only 1.8g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in jerky is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this article.

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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
5
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%
Jerky
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +820%
Contains more CopperCopper +352.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2512.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +78.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +568.8%

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
3
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%
Jerky
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1139.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
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
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +348.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +468.5%
Contains more WaterWater +275%
Contains more OtherOther +193.6%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Jerky DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.111mg 121%
Sodium 16mg 2081mg 90%
Copper 1.027mg 0.227mg 89%
Fiber 20.8g 1.8g 76%
Saturated fat 25.94g 10.85g 69%
Protein 5.84g 33.2g 55%
Zinc 2.15mg 8.11mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Magnesium 183mg 51mg 31%
Iron 3.04mg 5.42mg 30%
Phosphorus 213mg 407mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 11.305g 20%
Choline 8.8mg 109.1mg 18%
Selenium 1.6µg 10.7µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.154mg 16%
Fats 36.31g 25.6g 16%
Calcium 184mg 20mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Folate 76µg 134µg 15%
Carbs 49.29g 11g 13%
Potassium 350mg 597mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.142mg 7%
Calories 525kcal 410kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 1.011g 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.732mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.179mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 2065mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.