What is Nutmeg? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Nutmeg?

Nutmeg is the seed of a fruit. The seed has a lacy skin around it, commonly called mace in cooking and is used as a separate spice. Nutmeg is a small, woody spice, with an oblong and muted brown body. Ground nutmeg is a similar color to fresh nutmeg. It is a sweet spice with a warm flavor that is rich and inviting. Nutmeg is commonly used in desserts and can be found in savory dishes as well. Nutmeg is a key ingredient in the flavoring of eggnog.

What does Nutmeg Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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Nutmeg Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon2.2g

Teaspoon

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	12kcal	1%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	1g	5%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	0mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Nutmeg?

1 Teaspoon of Nutmeg contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Nutmeg?

1 Teaspoon of Nutmeg contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Nutmeg?

1 Teaspoon of Nutmeg contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Nutmeg?

1 Teaspoon of Nutmeg contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Nutmeg?

There are 12 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Nutmeg.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Nutmeg?

There are 37 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Nutmeg.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Nutmeg?

There are 149 calories in 1 oz of Nutmeg.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Nutmeg?

There are 2381 calories in 1 pound of Nutmeg.