Sugar substitute vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sugar substitute and nutmeg
- Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 125% higher.
- Sugar substitute contains 36 times more sodium than nutmeg. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while nutmeg contains 16mg.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than sugar substitute.
Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 CalciumCalcium | +377.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2950% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +797.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +1800% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +14571.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +5275% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2562.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13081.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2206.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +966.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 2.9mg | 125% |
Saturated fat | 25.94g | 118% | |
Copper | 0.007mg | 1.027mg | 113% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 20.8g | 81% |
Calcium | 879mg | 184mg | 70% |
Fats | 0g | 36.31g | 56% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 183mg | 42% |
Iron | 0.16mg | 3.04mg | 36% |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 213mg | 29% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.346mg | 28% |
Sodium | 572mg | 16mg | 24% |
Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
Zinc | 0.04mg | 2.15mg | 19% |
Carbs | 84.77g | 49.29g | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
Calories | 347kcal | 525kcal | 9% |
Potassium | 39mg | 350mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 8% | |
Protein | 2.06g | 5.84g | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 8% | |
Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 2% | |
Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 84.17g | 28.49g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.03g | 2.99g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72% |
Contains more WaterWater | +46.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +73% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +183.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |