Nutmeg · Myristica fragrans

Spices, nutmeg, ground

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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26%

525 kcal Calories

12%

5.8 g Protein

18%

49.3 g Carbs

47%

36.3 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 20/100

How many beneficial nutrients Spices, nutmeg, 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, nutmeg, ground come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

525 kcal / serving

36% from carbs

Carbs 36%

49.3 g per serving
Fat 60%

36.3 g per serving
Protein 4%

5.8 g per serving

What Spices, nutmeg, 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).

Manganese126% Copper114% Dietary Fiber74% Magnesium44% Thiamin (B1)29% Zinc20% Folate (B9)19% Iron17% Phosphorus17% Calcium14% Protein12%

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	49.3 g	18%
Dietary Fiber	20.8 g	74%
Total Sugars	28.5 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	36.3 g	47%
Saturated Fat	25.9 g	130%
Monounsaturated Fat	3.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	0.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	350.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	370.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	22,830.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	2,260.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	170.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	1,400.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	1,590.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	350.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	5.8 g	12%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	5.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin C	3.0 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin K	0.0 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg	29%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin (B3)	1.3 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	9%
Folate (B9)	76.0 mcg	19%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Choline	8.8 mg	2%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	184.0 mg	14%
Iron	3.0 mg	17%
Magnesium	183.0 mg	44%
Phosphorus	213.0 mg	17%
Potassium	350.0 mg	7%
Sodium	16.0 mg	1%
Zinc	2.2 mg	20%
Copper	1.0 mg	114%
Manganese	2.9 mg	126%
Selenium	1.6 mcg	3%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	62.0 mg	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	2.3 g	—

About Spices, nutmeg, ground

Nutmeg is the warm, sweet, slightly woody spice ground from the seed of a tropical evergreen — a classic in baking, eggnog, béchamel and spiced winter drinks, and best freshly grated, since its aroma fades fast once ground.

Used by the grating it isn't a meaningful source of calories or nutrients; its value is entirely aromatic. One genuine caution worth knowing: nutmeg contains a compound called myristicin that is harmless in culinary amounts but genuinely toxic in large doses — which is no risk at all with the tiny quantities recipes call for.

A little freshly grated nutmeg adds a warm, cozy depth to both sweet and creamy savory dishes — a spice where a light hand is not just enough but essential.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spices, nutmeg, ground?

There are 525 calories in 100 g of Spices, nutmeg, ground, or about 37 calories in 1 tbsp (7 g).

How much protein is in Spices, nutmeg, ground?

Spices, nutmeg, ground contains 5.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Spices, nutmeg, ground?

Spices, nutmeg, ground has 49.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Spices, nutmeg, ground?

Spices, nutmeg, ground provides 36.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

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

Spices, nutmeg, ground is an excellent source of Manganese (126% DV), Copper (114% DV), Dietary Fiber (74% DV), Magnesium (44% DV), Thiamin (B1) (29% DV) and Zinc (20% DV) and a good source of Folate (B9), Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium and Protein (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.