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Nutmeg vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nutmeg and pumpkin pie

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc, while pumpkin pie has more vitamin A and vitamin B12.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 120% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie contains 13 times less magnesium than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 183mg of magnesium, while pumpkin pie contains 14mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin pie is lower.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of pumpkin pie is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.

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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
9
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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.6%
Contains more IronIron +237.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +593.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +451.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1177.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.5%

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
5
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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8860%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +326.1%

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
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more FatsFats +272.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.5%
Contains more OtherOther +106.2%
Contains more WaterWater +708.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.227mg 116%
Saturated fat 25.94g 1.988g 109%
Copper 1.027mg 0.148mg 98%
Fiber 20.8g 1.8g 76%
Vitamin A 5µg 448µg 49%
Fats 36.31g 9.75g 41%
Magnesium 183mg 14mg 40%
Iron 3.04mg 0.9mg 27%
Phosphorus 213mg 81mg 19%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.39mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Calories 525kcal 243kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.177mg 14%
Folate 76µg 26µg 13%
Calcium 184mg 64mg 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.2µg 11%
Sodium 16mg 239mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 1.77g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.063mg 7%
Selenium 1.6µg 5.4µg 7%
Carbs 49.29g 34.83g 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.76mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.124mg 5%
Potassium 350mg 167mg 5%
Choline 8.8mg 37.5mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Protein 5.84g 3.9g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 4.6g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.107mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.99g 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Pumpkin pie
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
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.952g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.