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 for 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.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than sugar substitute.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2950% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +797.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +1800% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +14571.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +5275% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2562.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13081.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2206.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +966.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.022mg | 125% |
Saturated fat | 25.94g | 118% | |
Copper | 1.027mg | 0.007mg | 113% |
Fiber | 20.8g | 0.6g | 81% |
Calcium | 184mg | 879mg | 70% |
Fats | 36.31g | 0g | 56% |
Magnesium | 183mg | 6mg | 42% |
Iron | 3.04mg | 0.16mg | 36% |
Phosphorus | 213mg | 8mg | 29% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.015mg | 28% |
Sodium | 16mg | 572mg | 24% |
Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.04mg | 19% |
Carbs | 49.29g | 84.77g | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.015mg | 11% |
Calories | 525kcal | 347kcal | 9% |
Potassium | 350mg | 39mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 8% | |
Protein | 5.84g | 2.06g | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 8% | |
Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 2% | |
Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 28.49g | 84.17g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.99g | 4.03g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +183.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72% |
Contains more WaterWater | +46.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +73% |