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Nutmeg vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nutmeg and Purple mangosteen

  • Purple mangosteen has less Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Manganese is 122% more.
  • Nutmeg has 27 times more Phosphorus than Purple mangosteen. Nutmeg has 213mg of Phosphorus, while Purple mangosteen has 8mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +913.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1307.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2562.5%
Contains more Potassium +629.2%
Contains more Zinc +923.8%
Contains more Copper +1388.4%
Contains more Manganese +2743.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
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 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +913.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1307.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2562.5%
Contains more Potassium +629.2%
Contains more Zinc +923.8%
Contains more Copper +1388.4%
Contains more Manganese +2743.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.9%
Contains more Folate +145.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.9
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.9%
Contains more Folate +145.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.9
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1324.4%
Contains more Fats +6160.3%
Contains more Carbs +175.2%
Contains more Other +1356.3%
Contains more Water +1199.2%
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
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +1324.4%
Contains more Fats +6160.3%
Contains more Carbs +175.2%
Contains more Other +1356.3%
Contains more Water +1199.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 16.11g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 0.41g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.58g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 17.91g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 73kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 20.8g 1.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 12mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.3mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 13mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 8mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 48mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 7mg Purple mangosteen
Zinc 2.15mg 0.21mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.069mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.102mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 35IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 2µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.054mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.054mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.286mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.032mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.018mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 31µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.