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Tomato sauce vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tomato sauce and Nutmeg

  • Tomato sauce has less Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 129% more.
  • Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Calcium +1214.3%
Contains more Iron +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1120%
Contains more Phosphorus +688.9%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +877.3%
Contains more Copper +793%
Contains more Manganese +2466.4%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Calcium +1214.3%
Contains more Iron +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1120%
Contains more Phosphorus +688.9%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +877.3%
Contains more Copper +793%
Contains more Manganese +2466.4%
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.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
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 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +744.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1365.2%
Contains more Protein +386.7%
Contains more Fats +12003.3%
Contains more Carbs +828.2%
Contains more Other +22%
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 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 Water +1365.2%
Contains more Protein +386.7%
Contains more Fats +12003.3%
Contains more Carbs +828.2%
Contains more Other +22%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7218.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.3%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7218.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato sauce 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 3.81g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 1.2g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.3g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 5.31g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 24kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 1.5g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 14mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.96mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 15mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 27mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 297mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 11mg 16mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.22mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.115mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.113mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.6µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 435IU 102IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 5µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 7mg 3mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.057mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 9µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g 25.94g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce 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
14%
Tomato sauce
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.899g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.