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Nutmeg vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nutmeg and mixed nuts

  • Nutmeg has more fiber, manganese, copper, and vitamin B1; however, mixed nuts have more selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% more.
  • Nutmeg has 3 times more fiber than mixed nuts. Nutmeg has 20.8g of fiber, while mixed nuts have 7g.
  • Mixed nuts are lower in saturated fat.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index than nutmeg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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
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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2018.8%

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
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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 10% 1.7% 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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +490.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~83µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.2%
Contains more WaterWater +199.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.2%
Contains more FatsFats +48.6%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +784.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4074.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 14.612g 95%
Saturated fat 25.94g 8.711g 78%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 28.488g 63%
Selenium 1.6µg 33.9µg 59%
Fiber 20.8g 7g 55%
Vitamin E 0mg 7.82mg 52%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 7.709mg 40%
Manganese 2.9mg 2.04mg 37%
Phosphorus 213mg 456mg 35%
Protein 5.84g 20.04g 28%
Fats 36.31g 53.95g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.352mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.189mg 13%
Copper 1.027mg 0.907mg 13%
Zinc 2.15mg 3.36mg 11%
Magnesium 183mg 229mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.196mg 11%
Carbs 49.29g 21.05g 9%
Potassium 350mg 632mg 8%
Choline 8.8mg 52mg 8%
Calcium 184mg 117mg 7%
Iron 3.04mg 2.61mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg 5%
Calories 525kcal 607kcal 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.5mg 3%
Folate 76µg 83µg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 4.15g N/A
Sodium 16mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.