Nutmeg · Myristica fragrans

Spices, mace, ground

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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24%

475 kcal Calories

13%

6.7 g Protein

18%

50.5 g Carbs

42%

32.4 g Fat

Good nutrient density 30/100

How many beneficial nutrients Spices, mace, ground delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Spices, mace, ground come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

475 kcal / serving

39% from carbs

Carbs 39%

50.5 g per serving
Fat 56%

32.4 g per serving
Protein 5%

6.7 g per serving

What Spices, mace, ground is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Copper274% Iron77% Dietary Fiber72% Manganese65% Magnesium39% Riboflavin (B2)34% Thiamin (B1)26% Vitamin C23% Zinc21% Folate (B9)19% Calcium19% Protein13% Potassium10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	50.5 g	18%
Dietary Fiber	20.2 g	72%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	32.4 g	42%
Saturated Fat	9.5 g	48%
Monounsaturated Fat	11.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	4.4 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	80.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	4,310.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	930.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	7,690.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	430.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	580.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	10,590.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	4,310.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	6.7 g	13%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	40.0 mcg	4%
Vitamin C	21.0 mg	23%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg	26%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	34%
Niacin (B3)	1.4 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	9%
Folate (B9)	76.0 mcg	19%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	252.0 mg	19%
Iron	13.9 mg	77%
Magnesium	163.0 mg	39%
Phosphorus	110.0 mg	9%
Potassium	463.0 mg	10%
Sodium	80.0 mg	3%
Zinc	2.3 mg	21%
Copper	2.5 mg	274%
Manganese	1.5 mg	65%
Selenium	2.7 mcg	5%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	73.0 mg	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	2.2 g	—

About Spices, mace, ground

Nutmeg is a warm, sweet, aromatic spice ground from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia, the original Spice Islands. The very same fruit yields a second spice, mace, the lacy scarlet covering that wraps around the seed and tastes similar but more delicate. Nutmeg's rich, nutty, faintly woody warmth works in both sweet and savory cooking, showing up in eggnog, pumpkin pie, spice cakes, and baked custards on one hand and creamy bechamel, mashed potatoes, buttered spinach, and sausage on the other.

It is used in small amounts, both because the flavor is potent and because very large doses are unsafe, and it carries antioxidant plant compounds. Grating it fresh from the whole seed with a rasp releases far more fragrance than pre-ground nutmeg, which fades quickly on the shelf. Store the whole seeds in an airtight jar away from heat and light, and grate only what a recipe needs so the aroma stays vivid.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spices, mace, ground?

There are 475 calories in 100 g of Spices, mace, ground, or about 25 calories in 1 tbsp (5 g).

How much protein is in Spices, mace, ground?

Spices, mace, ground contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Spices, mace, ground?

Spices, mace, ground has 50.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Spices, mace, ground?

Spices, mace, ground provides 32.4 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Spices, mace, ground a good source of?

Spices, mace, ground is an excellent source of Copper (274% DV), Iron (77% DV), Dietary Fiber (72% DV), Manganese (65% DV), Magnesium (39% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (34% DV) and a good source of Folate (B9), Calcium, Protein and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.