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Nutmeg vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nutmeg and Pizza

  • Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Pizza is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Nutmeg is 110% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 10 times more Copper than Pizza. Nutmeg contains 1.027mg of Copper, while Pizza contains 0.105mg.
  • Pizza contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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
7
:
3
Pizza
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains more Magnesium +662.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.4%
Contains more Copper +878.1%
Contains more Manganese +705.6%
Contains more Selenium +1143.8%
Equal in Calcium - 188
Equal in Phosphorus - 216
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains more Magnesium +662.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.4%
Contains more Copper +878.1%
Contains more Manganese +705.6%
Contains more Selenium +1143.8%
Equal in Calcium - 188
Equal in Phosphorus - 216

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
2
:
8
Pizza
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +251%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.5%
Contains more Folate +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +251%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.5%
Contains more Folate +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
:
3
Pizza
Contains more Fats +274.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.9%
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Water +592.9%
Equal in Other - 2.42
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
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Fats +274.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.9%
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Water +592.9%
Equal in Other - 2.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
1
:
2
Pizza
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.3%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 5.84g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 36.31g 9.69g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 33.33g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 266kcal Nutmeg
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 2.99g 3.58g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 2.3g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 3.04mg 2.48mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 24mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 350mg 172mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 598mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 1.34mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.105mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.36mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 102IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 3mg 1.4mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.08mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 0µg 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.241g Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 2.608g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.