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Pumpkin pie spice vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin pie spice and Nutmeg

  • Pumpkin pie spice has more Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Nutmeg is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin pie spice covers your daily Manganese needs 563% more than Nutmeg.
  • Pumpkin pie spice contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pumpkin pie spice 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 97% 205% 59% 739% 161% 65% 51% 6.8% 2067% 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 CalciumCalcium +270.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.4%
Contains more IronIron +548.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +446.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +481.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.15mg

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 78% 16% 39% 0% 33% 32% 42% 0% 92% 0% 71% 18% 11%
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% 6.1% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +680%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 69% 8% 4%
Protein: 5.76 g
Fats: 12.6 g
Carbs: 69.28 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 3.9 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 CarbsCarbs +40.6%
Contains more WaterWater +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +67.4%
Contains more FatsFats +188.2%
~equal in Protein ~5.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 13% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 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 -74.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie spice Nutmeg Opinion
Calories 342kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Protein 5.76g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 12.6g 36.31g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 23.4mg 3mg Pumpkin pie spice
Net carbs 54.48g 28.49g Pumpkin pie spice
Carbs 69.28g 49.29g Pumpkin pie spice
Magnesium 136mg 183mg Nutmeg
Calcium 682mg 184mg Pumpkin pie spice
Potassium 663mg 350mg Pumpkin pie spice
Iron 19.71mg 3.04mg Pumpkin pie spice
Sugar 7.76g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 14.8g 20.8g Nutmeg
Copper 0.484mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.37mg 2.15mg Pumpkin pie spice
Phosphorus 118mg 213mg Nutmeg
Sodium 52mg 16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 261IU 102IU Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin A 13µg 5µg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin E 1.93mg 0mg Pumpkin pie spice
Manganese 15.844mg 2.9mg Pumpkin pie spice
Selenium 9.3µg 1.6µg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.057mg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin B3 2.243mg 1.299mg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.16mg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin K 28.4µg 0µg Pumpkin pie spice
Folate 24µg 76µg Nutmeg
Choline 20.8mg 8.8mg Pumpkin pie spice
Saturated Fat 6.53g 25.94g Pumpkin pie spice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.102g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 0.35g Pumpkin pie spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie spice 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
33%
Pumpkin pie spice
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
350%
Pumpkin pie spice
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pumpkin pie spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171332/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.