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Nutmeg vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nutmeg and quince

  • Quince contains less copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and calcium than nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 130% higher.
  • Quince contains 54 times less zinc than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 2.15mg of zinc, while quince contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in quince is lower.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of quince is 35.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Quinces, 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
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%
Quince
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1572.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.7%
Contains more IronIron +334.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +690%
Contains more ZincZinc +5275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1152.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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
7
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%
Quince
2
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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +2433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
4
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
Quince
1
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1360%
Contains more FatsFats +36210%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +222.2%
Contains more OtherOther +482.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1245.1%

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
Quince
1
10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8844.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Quince
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 Quince DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 126%
Saturated fat 25.94g 0.01g 118%
Copper 1.027mg 0.13mg 100%
Fiber 20.8g 1.9g 76%
Fats 36.31g 0.1g 56%
Magnesium 183mg 8mg 42%
Iron 3.04mg 0.7mg 29%
Phosphorus 213mg 17mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.02mg 27%
Calories 525kcal 57kcal 23%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.04mg 19%
Folate 76µg 3µg 18%
Calcium 184mg 11mg 17%
Vitamin C 3mg 15mg 13%
Protein 5.84g 0.4g 11%
Carbs 49.29g 15.3g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.04mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.036g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.2mg 7%
Potassium 350mg 197mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.05g 2%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 13.4g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Quince
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
6%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $5.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.