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Nutmeg vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nutmeg and Lemon

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Lemon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 130% more than Lemon.
  • Lemon contains 97 times less Manganese than Nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 2.9mg of Manganese, while Lemon contains 0.03mg.
  • Lemon has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Lemons, raw, without peel.

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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
Nutmeg
9
:
1
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Calcium +607.7%
Contains more Iron +406.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1231.3%
Contains more Potassium +153.6%
Contains more Zinc +3483.3%
Contains more Copper +2675.7%
Contains more Manganese +9566.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Nutmeg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Lemon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +607.7%
Contains more Iron +406.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1231.3%
Contains more Potassium +153.6%
Contains more Zinc +3483.3%
Contains more Copper +2675.7%
Contains more Manganese +9566.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

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
Nutmeg
6
:
3
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1199%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1666.7%
Nutmeg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Lemon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1199%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
4
:
1
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Protein +430.9%
Contains more Fats +12003.3%
Contains more Carbs +428.9%
Contains more Other +676.7%
Contains more Water +1328.3%
Nutmeg
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
Lemon
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +430.9%
Contains more Fats +12003.3%
Contains more Carbs +428.9%
Contains more Other +676.7%
Contains more Water +1328.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
2
:
1
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Nutmeg
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Lemon
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 6.52g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 1.1g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.3g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 9.32g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 29kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 20.8g 2.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 26mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.6mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 8mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 16mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 138mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 2.15mg 0.06mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.037mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.03mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0.4µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 22IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 1µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 3mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.04mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.02mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.1mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.08mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 11µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.039g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.011g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.089g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Lemon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Nutmeg
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.901g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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
  2. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.