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Nutmeg vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nutmeg and Maple sugar

  • Nutmeg has more Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron, however, Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 130% more than Maple sugar.
  • Maple sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Sugars, maple.

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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 +104.4%
Contains more Iron +88.8%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +7000%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Copper +937.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Zinc +181.9%
Contains more Manganese +52.5%
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Calcium +104.4%
Contains more Iron +88.8%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +7000%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Copper +937.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Zinc +181.9%
Contains more Manganese +52.5%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5740%
Contains more Fats +18055%
Contains more Other +191.3%
Contains more Carbs +84.4%
Contains more Water +28.4%
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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +5740%
Contains more Fats +18055%
Contains more Other +191.3%
Contains more Carbs +84.4%
Contains more Water +28.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4931.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4931.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 5.84g 0.1g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.2g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 525kcal 354kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 84.87g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 0g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 90mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 1.61mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 19mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 3mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 274mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 2.15mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 1.027mg 0.099mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 1.6µg 0.8µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.009mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.013mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.04mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.003mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 0µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.064g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.1g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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 contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.904g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.