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Nutmeg vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nutmeg and Toffee different?

  • Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Toffee is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Manganese 126% more than Toffee.
  • Toffee is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, nutmeg, ground and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe types were used in this article.

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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
Nutmeg
10
:
0
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +10033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4475%
Contains more Phosphorus +565.6%
Contains more Potassium +586.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Zinc +1691.7%
Contains more Copper +34133.3%
Contains more Manganese +144900%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Nutmeg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +10033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4475%
Contains more Phosphorus +565.6%
Contains more Potassium +586.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Zinc +1691.7%
Contains more Copper +34133.3%
Contains more Manganese +144900%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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
Nutmeg
6
:
6
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4379.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1677.8%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin A +1029.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Nutmeg
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%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4379.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1677.8%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin A +1029.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
4
:
1
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Protein +445.8%
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Water +1032.7%
Contains more Other +156%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Equal in Fats - 32.75
Nutmeg
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
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +445.8%
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Water +1032.7%
Contains more Other +156%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Equal in Fats - 32.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
0
:
3
Toffee
Toffee
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.1%
Nutmeg
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 64.72g Toffee
Protein 5.84g 1.07g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 32.75g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 64.72g Toffee
Calories 525kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 2.99g 63.47g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 0g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 34mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.03mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 4mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 32mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 51mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 135mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.12mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.003mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.002mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0.8µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 3mg 0.2mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.008mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.029mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.134mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.009mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 2µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Toffee
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.674g Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 20.565g Toffee
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.375g)
Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.