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Nutmeg vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nutmeg and Mandarin orange

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 130% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Nutmeg has 74 times more Manganese than Mandarin orange. While Nutmeg has 2.9mg of Manganese, Mandarin orange has only 0.039mg.
  • Mandarin orange has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +397.3%
Contains more Iron +1926.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1425%
Contains more Phosphorus +965%
Contains more Potassium +110.8%
Contains more Zinc +2971.4%
Contains more Copper +2345.2%
Contains more Manganese +7335.9%
Contains more Selenium +1500%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +397.3%
Contains more Iron +1926.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1425%
Contains more Phosphorus +965%
Contains more Potassium +110.8%
Contains more Zinc +2971.4%
Contains more Copper +2345.2%
Contains more Manganese +7335.9%
Contains more Selenium +1500%
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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.1%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +790%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.1%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +790%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +621%
Contains more Fats +11612.9%
Contains more Carbs +269.5%
Contains more Other +529.7%
Contains more Water +1267.1%
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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +621%
Contains more Fats +11612.9%
Contains more Carbs +269.5%
Contains more Other +529.7%
Contains more Water +1267.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.5%
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 Mandarin orange
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 11.54g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 0.81g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 13.34g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 53kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 2.99g 10.58g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 1.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 37mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.15mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 12mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 20mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 166mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 2.15mg 0.07mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.042mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.039mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0.1µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 3mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.058mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.036mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.376mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.078mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 16µg Nutmeg
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.06g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.065g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nutmeg Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.901g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.