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Nutmeg vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nutmeg and fish sandwiches

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and zinc; however, fish sandwiches are richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 120% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Fish sandwiches have 21 times less fiber than nutmeg. Nutmeg has 20.8g of fiber, while fish sandwiches have 1g.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56, while the glycemic index of nutmeg is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +632%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +397.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.9%
Contains more IronIron +102.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1269.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +338.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +998.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1025%

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
4
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +228.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
3
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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +191.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.2%
Contains more WaterWater +677.5%
~equal in Other ~2.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
1
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1687.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.264mg 115%
Saturated fat 25.94g 1.949g 109%
Copper 1.027mg 0.075mg 106%
Fiber 20.8g 1g 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 6.257g 39%
Magnesium 183mg 25mg 38%
Fats 36.31g 12.45g 37%
Selenium 1.6µg 18µg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 16mg 602mg 25%
Iron 3.04mg 1.5mg 19%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.49mg 15%
Calcium 184mg 37mg 15%
Phosphorus 213mg 116mg 14%
Calories 525kcal 257kcal 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.21mg 11%
Protein 5.84g 10.29g 9%
Folate 76µg 46µg 8%
Carbs 49.29g 26.69g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.07mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 2.15mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg 4%
Choline 8.8mg 28.9mg 4%
Potassium 350mg 206mg 4%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 2.595g 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 1.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.991g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.