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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 vitamin A, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need for 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.
  • Rosemary has a higher glycemic index (70) than nutmeg (0).

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.
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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +101.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +202.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.9%
Contains more IronIron +118.8%

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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +626.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2820%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +76.4%
Contains more FatsFats +519.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.1%
Contains more WaterWater +987.8%
~equal in Other ~2.36g

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
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 25.94g 2.838g 105%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.96mg 84%
Copper 1.027mg 0.301mg 81%
Fats 36.31g 5.86g 47%
Iron 3.04mg 6.65mg 45%
Fiber 20.8g 14.1g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.036mg 26%
Magnesium 183mg 91mg 22%
Vitamin C 3mg 21.8mg 21%
Phosphorus 213mg 66mg 21%
Calories 525kcal 131kcal 20%
Vitamin A 5µg 146µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.336mg 14%
Calcium 184mg 317mg 13%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.93mg 11%
Carbs 49.29g 20.7g 10%
Potassium 350mg 668mg 9%
Folate 76µg 109µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.152mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 1.16g 5%
Protein 5.84g 3.31g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.901g 4%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.912mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Net carbs 28.49g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Sodium 16mg 26mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Rosemary
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
30%
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.