Spices & herbs

Spices, nutmeg, ground

FDC 171326tsp (2 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 37 · -56 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, nutmeg, ground is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 37 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 52 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (74% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (44% DV), a good source of iron (17% DV). Most of its 525 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (25.9 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 5.8 g · 4%Carb 49.3 g · 36%Fat 36.3 g · 60%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories525 kcal26%
Total fat36 g47%
Saturated fat26 g130%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium16 mg1%
Carbohydrate49 g18%
Dietary fiber21 g74%
Sugars3 g
Protein5.8 g12%
Potassium350 mg7%
Calcium184 mg14%
Iron3 mg17%
Magnesium183 mg44%
Vitamin C3 mg3%
Vitamin A5 µg1%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171326

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber74% DV
Magnesium44% DV
Iron17% DV
Calcium14% DV
Protein12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density37 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g5.8 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g21 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g16 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Vinegar, ciderDensity 46 vs 37Vinegar, red wineDensity 56 vs 37Spices, mace, groundDensity 69 vs 37

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