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Nutmeg vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nutmeg and Sugar substitute

  • Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Nutmeg is 125% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 147 times more Copper than Sugar substitute. Nutmeg contains 1.027mg of Copper, while Sugar substitute contains 0.007mg.
  • Nutmeg contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +2950%
Contains more Phosphorus +2562.5%
Contains more Potassium +797.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +5275%
Contains more Copper +14571.4%
Contains more Manganese +13081.8%
Contains more Calcium +377.7%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +2950%
Contains more Phosphorus +2562.5%
Contains more Potassium +797.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +5275%
Contains more Copper +14571.4%
Contains more Manganese +13081.8%
Contains more Calcium +377.7%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +966.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +966.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +183.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Contains more Water +46.7%
Contains more Other +73%
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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +183.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Contains more Water +46.7%
Contains more Other +73%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 5.84g 2.06g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 525kcal 347kcal Nutmeg
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 2.99g 4.03g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 0.6g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 3.04mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 6mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 8mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 39mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 572mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.04mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.007mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.022mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.015mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.015mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.015mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.