Orange Juice vs. Nutmeg
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Nutmeg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
nutmeg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and nutmeg:
- Nutmeg has 64% less sugar than orange juice.
- Nutmeg has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, orange juice contains more pantothenic acid.
- Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutmeg is high in calories and orange juice has 91% less calories than nutmeg - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and nutmeg has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to nutmeg for protein. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for nutmeg, 3:37:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 37% |
| Fat | 4% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and orange juice has 79% less carbohydrates than nutmeg - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutmeg is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 103 times more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutmeg has 64% less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nutmeg has 734% more protein than orange juice - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and orange juice has 100% less saturated fat than nutmeg - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than nutmeg - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange juice and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutmeg has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, orange juice contains more pantothenic acid. Both orange juice and nutmeg contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Orange Juice | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.299 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 76 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Nutmeg is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
potassium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of potassium and it has 75% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both orange juice and nutmeg contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Orange Juice | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nutmeg has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.35 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.35 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) .
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or nutmeg contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutmeg is high in calories and orange juice has 90% less calories than nutmeg - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and nutmeg has 525 calories.
Does orange juice or nutmeg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and orange juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than nutmeg - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.
Does orange juice or nutmeg contain more calcium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
Does orange juice or nutmeg contain more iron?
Nutmeg is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
Does orange juice or nutmeg contain more potassium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg of potassium.