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Nutmeg vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nutmeg and spinach raw

  • Nutmeg has more copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, spinach raw has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 402% more.
  • Nutmeg has 412 times more saturated fat than spinach raw. Nutmeg has 25.94g of saturated fat, while spinach raw has 0.063g.
  • Spinach raw has a higher glycemic index than nutmeg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Spinach, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.9%
Contains more IronIron +12.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +690%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%

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
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 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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9280%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9210.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1257.9%
Contains more OtherOther +35.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1367.1%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 482.9µg 402%
Saturated fat 25.94g 0.063g 118%
Copper 1.027mg 0.13mg 100%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.897mg 87%
Fiber 20.8g 2.2g 74%
Fats 36.31g 0.39g 55%
Vitamin A 5µg 469µg 52%
Folate 76µg 194µg 30%
Vitamin C 3mg 28.1mg 28%
Calories 525kcal 23kcal 25%
Magnesium 183mg 79mg 25%
Phosphorus 213mg 49mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.078mg 22%
Carbs 49.29g 3.63g 15%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.53mg 15%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.03mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.189mg 10%
Calcium 184mg 99mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.01g 8%
Potassium 350mg 558mg 6%
Protein 5.84g 2.86g 6%
Iron 3.04mg 2.71mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.724mg 4%
Sodium 16mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.195mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 19.3mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1%
Selenium 1.6µg 1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.165g 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.877g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.