Nutmeg vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between nutmeg and pastry
- Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium; however, pastry has more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 105% more.
- Nutmeg has 18 times more calcium than pastry. Nutmeg has 184mg of calcium, while pastry has 10mg.
- Pastry is lower in saturated fat.
- Pastry has a higher glycemic index than nutmeg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1043.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1740% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +473.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +800.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +494.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1412.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +661.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +396.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +220.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +133% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.4% |
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Fats
~38.1g
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Carbs
~45.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +570.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1298.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.488mg | 105% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.114mg | 101% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 1.5g | 77% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 9.643g | 74% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 21.597g | 46% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 24.2µg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 16mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 4.894g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 60mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 4.168mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.53mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 16.1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.021mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 61mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 2.56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.398mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 38.1g | 3% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 7.3g | 3% |
| Folate | 76µg | 78µg | 1% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 551kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 45.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 0.74g | N/A |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 6.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
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.