Spearmint vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Spearmint and Nutmeg
- Spearmint has more Iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, however, Nutmeg is richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
- Nutmeg covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 129% more than Spearmint.
- Nutmeg has 41 times less Vitamin A than Spearmint. Spearmint has 203µg of Vitamin A, while Nutmeg has 5µg.
- Spearmint contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spearmint, fresh 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +290.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +327.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +159.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +343.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3874.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1273.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4874% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +486.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12780% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 44kcal | 525kcal |
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| Protein | 3.29g | 5.84g |
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| Fats | 0.73g | 36.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.3mg | 3mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.61g | 28.49g |
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| Carbs | 8.41g | 49.29g |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 183mg |
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| Calcium | 199mg | 184mg |
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| Potassium | 458mg | 350mg |
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| Iron | 11.87mg | 3.04mg |
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| Sugar | 2.99g |
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| Fiber | 6.8g | 20.8g |
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| Copper | 0.24mg | 1.027mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 213mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4054IU | 102IU |
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| Vitamin A | 203µg | 5µg |
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| Manganese | 1.118mg | 2.9mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.948mg | 1.299mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.16mg |
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| Folate | 105µg | 76µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.191g | 25.94g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.025g | 3.22g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.394g | 0.35g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.05mg |
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| Threonine | 0.135mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.135mg |
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| Leucine | 0.247mg |
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| Lysine | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.046mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.168mg |
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| Valine | 0.164mg |
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| Histidine | 0.066mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
38%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.749g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.