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Pineapple cake vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pineapple cake and nutmeg

  • Pineapple cake is richer in vitamin B1 and selenium, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pineapple cake is 12721% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 6 times more selenium than nutmeg. Pineapple cake contains 9.4µg of selenium, while nutmeg contains 1.6µg.
  • Pineapple cake contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Nutmeg
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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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +487.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1307.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +105.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1080.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +593.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +728.6%

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.
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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Nutmeg
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +370.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.299mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Nutmeg
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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
Contains more WaterWater +418.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.9%
Contains more FatsFats +200.1%
Contains more OtherOther +45.6%
~equal in Carbs ~49.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +837.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Nutmeg DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.346mg 12721%
Manganese 0.35mg 2.9mg 111%
Saturated fat 2.915g 25.94g 105%
Copper 0.087mg 1.027mg 104%
Fiber 0.8g 20.8g 80%
Magnesium 13mg 183mg 40%
Fats 12.1g 36.31g 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0.35g 20%
Iron 1.48mg 3.04mg 20%
Phosphorus 82mg 213mg 19%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.15mg 17%
Selenium 9.4µg 1.6µg 14%
Folate 26µg 76µg 13%
Sodium 319mg 16mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.16mg 10%
Calories 319kcal 525kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.057mg 8%
Potassium 112mg 350mg 7%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Calcium 120mg 184mg 6%
Vitamin A 62µg 5µg 6%
Protein 3.5g 5.84g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 3.22g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 1.299mg 1%
Net carbs 49.7g 28.49g N/A
Carbs 50.5g 49.29g 0%
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Nutmeg
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.