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Nutmeg vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nutmeg and Rosemary different?

  • Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Rosemary is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 116% more than Rosemary.
  • Nutmeg contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Rosemary. Nutmeg contains 0.346mg of Vitamin B1, while Rosemary contains 0.036mg.
  • Rosemary is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, nutmeg, ground and Rosemary, fresh types were used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +101.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Contains more Zinc +131.2%
Contains more Copper +241.2%
Contains more Manganese +202.1%
Contains more Calcium +72.3%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
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 96% 250% 65% 29% 59% 4% 26% 101% 126% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +101.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Contains more Zinc +131.2%
Contains more Copper +241.2%
Contains more Manganese +202.1%
Contains more Calcium +72.3%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +43.4%
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 176% 0% 0% 73% 9% 36% 18% 49% 78% 82% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +43.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.4%
Contains more Fats +519.6%
Contains more Carbs +138.1%
Contains more Water +987.8%
Equal in Other - 2.36
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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more Protein +76.4%
Contains more Fats +519.6%
Contains more Carbs +138.1%
Contains more Water +987.8%
Equal in Other - 2.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.4%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.901 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Rosemary Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 6.6g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 3.31g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 5.86g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 20.7g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 131kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Rosemary
Fiber 20.8g 14.1g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 317mg Rosemary
Iron 3.04mg 6.65mg Rosemary
Magnesium 183mg 91mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 66mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 668mg Rosemary
Sodium 16mg 26mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.93mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.301mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.96mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 2924IU Rosemary
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 146µg Rosemary
Vitamin C 3mg 21.8mg Rosemary
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.036mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.152mg Rosemary
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.912mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.336mg Rosemary
Folate 76µg 109µg Rosemary
Tryptophan 0.051mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg Rosemary
Leucine 0.249mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.143mg Rosemary
Methionine 0.047mg Rosemary
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg Rosemary
Histidine 0.066mg Rosemary
Saturated Fat 25.94g 2.838g Rosemary
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 1.16g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.901g Rosemary

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Rosemary
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
43%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.