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Nutmeg vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nutmeg and True morels

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Calcium, however, True morels are higher in Iron, and Vitamin D.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 129% more than True morels.
  • True morels contain 10 times less Magnesium than Nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 183mg of Magnesium, while True morels contain 19mg.
  • True morels have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Mushrooms, morel, 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 +327.9%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.8%
Contains more Copper +64.3%
Contains more Manganese +394%
Contains more Iron +300.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Zinc - 2.03
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 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Contains more Calcium +327.9%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.8%
Contains more Copper +64.3%
Contains more Manganese +394%
Contains more Iron +300.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Zinc - 2.03

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +401.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
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% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +401.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.2%
Contains more Fats +6270.2%
Contains more Carbs +866.5%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Contains more Water +1338.4%
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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +87.2%
Contains more Fats +6270.2%
Contains more Carbs +866.5%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Contains more Water +1338.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6092.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.7%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6092.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg True morels Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 2.3g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 3.12g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.57g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 5.1g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 31kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 0.6g True morels
Fiber 20.8g 2.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 43mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 12.18mg True morels
Magnesium 183mg 19mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 194mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 411mg True morels
Sodium 16mg 21mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 2.03mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.625mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.587mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 2.2µg True morels
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin D 0IU 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 0µg 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin C 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.069mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.205mg True morels
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 2.252mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.44mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.136mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 9µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.065g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.052g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.433g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg True morels
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
27%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.