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Nutmeg vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nutmeg and Tomato

  • Nutmeg is richer than Tomato in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Nutmeg is 130% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 25 times more Manganese than Tomato. Nutmeg contains 2.9mg of Manganese, while Tomato contains 0.114mg.
  • Tomato contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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
9
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1
Tomato
Contains more Calcium +1740%
Contains more Iron +1025.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1563.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains more Zinc +1164.7%
Contains more Copper +1640.7%
Contains more Manganese +2443.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1740%
Contains more Iron +1025.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1563.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains more Zinc +1164.7%
Contains more Copper +1640.7%
Contains more Manganese +2443.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%

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
5
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5
Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +835.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +835.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
4
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1
Tomato
Contains more Protein +563.6%
Contains more Fats +18055%
Contains more Carbs +1167.1%
Contains more Other +356.9%
Contains more Water +1417.2%
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% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +563.6%
Contains more Fats +18055%
Contains more Carbs +1167.1%
Contains more Other +356.9%
Contains more Water +1417.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
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1
Tomato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10287.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10287.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 2.69g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 0.88g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.2g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 3.89g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 18kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.99g 2.63g Tomato
Fiber 20.8g 1.2g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 10mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.27mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 11mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 24mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 237mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 2.15mg 0.17mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.059mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.114mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 3mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.037mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.019mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.594mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.089mg Tomato
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.08mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 15µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.031g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.083g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.912g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.