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Nutmeg vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nutmeg and Tuna salad

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Manganese 124% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 Calcium +982.4%
Contains more Iron +204%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +283.9%
Contains more Copper +608.3%
Contains more Manganese +7150%
Contains more Selenium +2475%
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 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +982.4%
Contains more Iron +204%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +283.9%
Contains more Copper +608.3%
Contains more Manganese +7150%
Contains more Selenium +2475%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1016.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 97
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 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1016.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 97

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +292.1%
Contains more Carbs +423.8%
Contains more Protein +174.7%
Contains more Water +913.8%
Equal in Other - 2.13
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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Fats +292.1%
Contains more Carbs +423.8%
Contains more Protein +174.7%
Contains more Water +913.8%
Equal in Other - 2.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1077.7%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1077.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 9.41g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 36.31g 9.26g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 9.41g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 187kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Tuna salad
Fiber 20.8g 0g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 17mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 1mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 19mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 178mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 178mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 402mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.56mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.145mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.04mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 102IU 97IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin C 3mg 2.2mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.031mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.081mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 8µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 2.887g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Tuna salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.