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Nutmeg vs. Liqueur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nutmeg and liqueur

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, liqueur is richer in vitamin A.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily manganese needs 126% more than liqueur.
  • Liqueur contains less saturated Fat.
  • Liqueur has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of liqueur is 80, while the glycemic index of nutmeg is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Alcoholic beverage, liqueur, coffee with cream, 34 proof.

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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
10
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 1.4% 4.8% 2.8% 4.9% 13% 4.4% 21% 12% 0.78% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +9050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +993.8%
Contains more IronIron +2238.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2467.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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
5
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% 6.1% 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 0.67% 37% 9% 0% 2.8% 13% 1.5% 5.2% 2.5% 10% 3.3% 1.5% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3045.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1354.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +507.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.057mg
~equal in Choline ~8.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
3
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
3% 16% 21% 47% 14%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 15.7 g
Carbs: 20.9 g
Water: 46.5 g
Other: 14.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.6%
Contains more FatsFats +131.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.8%
Contains more WaterWater +646.4%
Contains more OtherOther +505.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.664 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.669 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Liqueur
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 Liqueur Opinion
Calories 525kcal 327kcal Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 2.8g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 15.7g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 0.2mg Nutmeg
Net carbs 28.49g 20.9g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 20.9g Nutmeg
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 2mg Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 16mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 32mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.13mg Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 19.76g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 0g Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.04mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 50mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 92mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 620IU Liqueur
Vitamin A 5µg 173µg Liqueur
Vitamin E 0mg 0.45mg Liqueur
Manganese 2.9mg 0.006mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0.4µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.011mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.057mg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.078mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.087mg Liqueur
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.011mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Liqueur
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Liqueur
Folate 76µg 2µg Nutmeg
Choline 8.8mg 8.1mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 9.664g Liqueur
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 4.458g Liqueur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.669g Liqueur
Tryptophan 0.04mg Liqueur
Threonine 0.127mg Liqueur
Isoleucine 0.17mg Liqueur
Leucine 0.275mg Liqueur
Lysine 0.223mg Liqueur
Methionine 0.07mg Liqueur
Phenylalanine 0.136mg Liqueur
Valine 0.188mg Liqueur
Histidine 0.076mg Liqueur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Liqueur
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
7%
Liqueur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
7%
Liqueur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liqueur
Liqueur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liqueur
Liqueur 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
  2. Liqueur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175098/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.