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Nutmeg vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nutmeg and powdered milk?

  • Nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, and iron, yet powdered milk is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 135% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in powdered milk is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D types in this article.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.3%
Contains more IronIron +546.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1183.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +918.8%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5060%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2014%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1234.1%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +35.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.3%
Contains more WaterWater +152.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +350.7%
Contains more OtherOther +160.9%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Powdered milk
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.04mg 124%
Copper 1.027mg 0.08mg 105%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 1.205mg 88%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Phosphorus 213mg 776mg 80%
Calcium 184mg 912mg 73%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 45%
Saturated fat 25.94g 16.742g 42%
Protein 5.84g 26.32g 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Iron 3.04mg 0.47mg 32%
Potassium 350mg 1330mg 29%
Vitamin A 5µg 258µg 28%
Selenium 1.6µg 16.3µg 27%
Magnesium 183mg 85mg 23%
Choline 8.8mg 117.4mg 20%
Sodium 16mg 371mg 15%
Fats 36.31g 26.71g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 7.924g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.302mg 11%
Zinc 2.15mg 3.34mg 11%
Folate 76µg 37µg 10%
Vitamin C 3mg 8.6mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.283mg 5%
Carbs 49.29g 38.42g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.646mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.665g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Calories 525kcal 496kcal 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.