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Nutmeg vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nutmeg and chili pepper

  • Nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet chili pepper is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chili pepper is 156% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 618 times more saturated fat than chili pepper. Nutmeg contains 25.94g of saturated fat, while chili pepper contains 0.042g.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than chili pepper.

Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +695.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1214.3%
Contains more IronIron +195.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +696.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +726.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1450.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
~equal in Potassium ~322mg

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +380.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4690%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.244mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8152.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +459.5%
Contains more OtherOther +170.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1312.8%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13316.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Chili pepper
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 3mg 143.7mg 156%
Saturated fat 25.94g 0.042g 118%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.187mg 118%
Copper 1.027mg 0.129mg 100%
Fiber 20.8g 1.5g 77%
Fats 36.31g 0.44g 55%
Magnesium 183mg 23mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.506mg 27%
Iron 3.04mg 1.03mg 25%
Calories 525kcal 40kcal 24%
Phosphorus 213mg 43mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.072mg 23%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.26mg 17%
Calcium 184mg 14mg 17%
Folate 76µg 23µg 13%
Carbs 49.29g 8.81g 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14µg 12%
Protein 5.84g 1.87g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.024g 8%
Vitamin A 5µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 4%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.5µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.086mg 2%
Potassium 350mg 322mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.239g 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 5.3g N/A
Sodium 16mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.244mg 0%
Choline 8.8mg 10.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.898g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.