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Table salt vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Table salt and Nutmeg

  • Table salt has less Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1684% more.
  • Nutmeg is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salt, table 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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
10
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +821.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4275%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +2050%
Contains more Copper +3323.3%
Contains more Manganese +2800%
Contains more Selenium +1500%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Nutmeg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +821.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4275%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +2050%
Contains more Copper +3323.3%
Contains more Manganese +2800%
Contains more Selenium +1500%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
7
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Table salt
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Nutmeg
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Other +4183.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3015%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Nutmeg
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 Other +4183.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3015%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 0g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 0g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 0g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 0kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 0g 2.99g Table salt
Fiber 0g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 24mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.33mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 1mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 0mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 8mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 38758mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 0.1mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.03mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.1mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.1µg 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 0mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 0µg 76µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 0g 25.94g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.35g Nutmeg

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Table salt
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $5.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 38742mg)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.