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Nutmeg vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nutmeg and sun-dried tomato

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium, while sun-dried tomato has more vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B3.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 120% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 6 times less manganese than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 2.9mg of manganese, while sun-dried tomato contains 0.466mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sun-dried tomato is lower.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is 30.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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
8
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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.5%
Contains more IronIron +13.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +522.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +347.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.5%

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
3
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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +230.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3293.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +571.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.4%
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +157.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.3%
Contains more WaterWater +764%
Contains more OtherOther +58.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +488.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 3mg 101.8mg 110%
Saturated fat 25.94g 1.893g 109%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.466mg 106%
Copper 1.027mg 0.473mg 62%
Fiber 20.8g 5.8g 60%
Potassium 350mg 1565mg 36%
Fats 36.31g 14.08g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.383mg 25%
Magnesium 183mg 81mg 24%
Calories 525kcal 213kcal 16%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 3.63mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 8.663g 14%
Calcium 184mg 47mg 14%
Folate 76µg 23µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.193mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.319mg 12%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.78mg 12%
Sodium 16mg 266mg 11%
Phosphorus 213mg 139mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2.06g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 10%
Carbs 49.29g 23.33g 9%
Vitamin A 5µg 64µg 7%
Iron 3.04mg 2.68mg 5%
Selenium 1.6µg 3µg 3%
Protein 5.84g 5.06g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Net carbs 28.49g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.047g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.