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Nutmeg vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nutmeg and tomato paste

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while tomato paste has more vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 129% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains 10 times less manganese than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 2.9mg of manganese, while tomato paste contains 0.302mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tomato paste is lower.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of tomato paste is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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
7
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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +335.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +411.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +860.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +231.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg

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
2
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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +630%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1420%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +337.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7625.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1079.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4706%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Tomato paste
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 Tomato paste DV% diff.
Saturated fat 25.94g 0.1g 117%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.302mg 113%
Copper 1.027mg 0.365mg 74%
Fiber 20.8g 4.1g 67%
Fats 36.31g 0.47g 55%
Magnesium 183mg 42mg 34%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.3mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.06mg 24%
Calories 525kcal 82kcal 22%
Vitamin C 3mg 21.9mg 21%
Potassium 350mg 1014mg 20%
Phosphorus 213mg 83mg 19%
Folate 76µg 12µg 16%
Calcium 184mg 36mg 15%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.63mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 3.076mg 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.4µg 10%
Carbs 49.29g 18.91g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.067g 8%
Vitamin A 5µg 76µg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Selenium 1.6µg 5.3µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.153mg 7%
Choline 8.8mg 38.5mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.216mg 4%
Protein 5.84g 4.32g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 3%
Sodium 16mg 59mg 2%
Iron 3.04mg 2.98mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.16g 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.