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Nutmeg vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nutmeg and pomegranate

  • Pomegranate contains less manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, and zinc than nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 129% higher.
  • Pomegranate contains 24 times less manganese than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 2.9mg of manganese, while pomegranate contains 0.119mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in pomegranate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Pomegranates, 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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.3%
Contains more IronIron +913.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +550%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +491.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2337%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%

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
6
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% 6.1% 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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +416.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.053mg
~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% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3003.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.6%
Contains more OtherOther +339.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1150.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3362.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Pomegranate Opinion
Calories 525kcal 83kcal Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 1.67g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 1.17g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 10.2mg Pomegranate
Net carbs 28.49g 14.7g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 18.7g Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 12mg Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 10mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 236mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.3mg Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 13.67g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 4g Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.158mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.35mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 36mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 3mg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg Pomegranate
Manganese 2.9mg 0.119mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0.5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.067mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.053mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.293mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.075mg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Pomegranate
Folate 76µg 38µg Nutmeg
Choline 8.8mg 7.6mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.12g Pomegranate
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.093g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.079g Nutmeg

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Nutmeg Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
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.

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.