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Nutmeg vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nutmeg and pound cake

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and zinc; however, pound cake is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily manganese needs 121% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 35 times less fiber than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 20.8g of fiber, while pound cake contains 0.6g.
  • Pound cake has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pound cake is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.9%
Contains more IronIron +105.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2345.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2536.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%

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.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
4
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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +81%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +645.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more FatsFats +160.1%
Contains more OtherOther +52.3%
Contains more WaterWater +315.2%
~equal in Carbs ~53.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +876.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.02g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.11mg 121%
Copper 1.027mg 0.042mg 109%
Saturated fat 25.94g 4.811g 96%
Fiber 20.8g 0.6g 81%
Magnesium 183mg 8mg 42%
Fats 36.31g 13.96g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 3.419g 20%
Iron 3.04mg 1.48mg 20%
Sodium 16mg 377mg 16%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.43mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.249mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.173mg 14%
Calcium 184mg 47mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Phosphorus 213mg 140mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.036mg 10%
Choline 8.8mg 65.6mg 10%
Folate 76µg 42µg 9%
Calories 525kcal 353kcal 9%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 5µg 70µg 7%
Potassium 350mg 149mg 6%
Selenium 1.6µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.615mg 2%
Protein 5.84g 5g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 49.29g 53.64g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 3.02g 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.