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Nutmeg vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nutmeg and whisky?

  • Nutmeg is richer than whisky in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 130% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in whisky is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof types 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
9
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%
Whisky
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34900%
Contains more IronIron +15100%
Contains more CopperCopper +7235.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +10650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Whisky
0
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2498%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Whisky
2
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49190%
Contains more WaterWater +925.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1445.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Whisky DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.008mg 126%
Saturated fat 25.94g 0g 118%
Copper 1.027mg 0.014mg 113%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Fats 36.31g 0g 56%
Magnesium 183mg 0mg 44%
Iron 3.04mg 0.02mg 38%
Phosphorus 213mg 3mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.008mg 28%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.02mg 19%
Folate 76µg 0µg 19%
Calcium 184mg 0mg 18%
Carbs 49.29g 0.1g 16%
Calories 525kcal 250kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0mg 12%
Protein 5.84g 0g 12%
Potassium 350mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.05mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.001mg 4%
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0g 2%
Sodium 16mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 0.1g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.1g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Whisky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $6)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.