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Sugar vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar and Nutmeg

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Folate in Nutmeg is higher than in Sugar.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 130% more than Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
1
:
9
Nutmeg
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +18300%
Contains more Iron +5980%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17400%
Contains more Zinc +21400%
Contains more Copper +14571.4%
Contains more Manganese +72400%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +18300%
Contains more Iron +5980%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17400%
Contains more Zinc +21400%
Contains more Copper +14571.4%
Contains more Manganese +72400%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%

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.
Sugar
1
:
7
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
:
4
Nutmeg
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +31050%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
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 Carbs +102.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +31050%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 28.49g Sugar
Protein 0g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 99.98g 49.29g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 99.8g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 0g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 1mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.05mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 0mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 0mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 2mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 1mg 16mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.007mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.004mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.6µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 0µg 76µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 0g 25.94g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Sugar
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $5.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.