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Potato vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potatoes and nutmeg?

  • Potatoes are higher in vitamin C, yet nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 130% more.
  • Potatoes have 7 times more vitamin C than nutmeg. While potatoes have 19.7mg of vitamin C, nutmeg has only 3mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potatoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Potato
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
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 PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +695.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1433.3%
Contains more IronIron +275.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +833.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +616.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +273.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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.
Potato
6
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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 CVitamin C +556.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +406.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Nutmeg
4
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 +1172.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.9%
Contains more FatsFats +40244.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.8%
Contains more OtherOther +108%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +733.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Nutmeg
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 Potato Nutmeg DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.025g 25.94g 118%
Manganese 0.2mg 2.9mg 117%
Copper 0.11mg 1.027mg 102%
Fiber 2.1g 20.8g 75%
Fats 0.09g 36.31g 56%
Magnesium 23mg 183mg 38%
Iron 0.81mg 3.04mg 28%
Calories 77kcal 525kcal 22%
Phosphorus 57mg 213mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.346mg 22%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 3mg 19%
Calcium 12mg 184mg 17%
Zinc 0.3mg 2.15mg 17%
Folate 15µg 76µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.16mg 11%
Carbs 17.49g 49.29g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 3.22g 8%
Protein 2.05g 5.84g 8%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 6%
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.35g 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.6µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.057mg 2%
Potassium 425mg 350mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 8.8mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 1.299mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0.82g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 6mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
17%
Potato
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.915g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.