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Nutmeg vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nutmeg and tart

  • Nutmeg is richer in copper, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet tart is richer in vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for nutmeg is 123% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 14 times more copper than tart. Nutmeg contains 1.027mg of copper, while tart contains 0.073mg.
  • Tart contains less saturated fat.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than tart.

Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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%
Tart
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +315.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +430.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1306.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +667.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +706.3%

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
1
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%
Tart
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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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +863.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.4mg

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
Tart
2
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.4%
Contains more FatsFats +506.2%
Contains more OtherOther +97.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.8%
Contains more WaterWater +93.3%

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
Tart
3
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.338g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Tart
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tart DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 126%
Saturated fat 25.94g 1.393g 112%
Copper 1.027mg 0.073mg 106%
Fiber 20.8g 1.5g 77%
Fats 36.31g 5.99g 47%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.549mg 38%
Magnesium 183mg 44mg 33%
Vitamin A 5µg 285µg 31%
Selenium 1.6µg 12.9µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.38mg 17%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.28mg 17%
Phosphorus 213mg 93mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 3.8mg 16%
Sodium 16mg 361mg 15%
Calcium 184mg 44mg 14%
Carbs 49.29g 76.8g 9%
Calories 525kcal 372kcal 8%
Potassium 350mg 66mg 8%
Folate 76µg 100µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.285mg 5%
Iron 3.04mg 3.42mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.53mg 4%
Protein 5.84g 3.99g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.878g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3.8mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 75.3g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 4.87g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Choline 8.8mg 8.4mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 3.338g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.