Spice

Seed

Nutmeg seed is the hard, oval kernel of Myristica fragrans—the familiar whole nutmeg grated over custards, béchamel, spinach, and baking. Freshly grated seed is warm, sweet-spicy, and far more aromatic than pre-ground powder. A little goes far; excess turns medicinal and bitter. Grate with a fine microplane as needed. Store whole seeds airtight for months. Classic with dairy, potato, and holiday baking; also used in spice blends and sausages.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

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Ground Nutmeg

Whole Nutmeg

Characteristics

Preparations

GratedGroundWhole

Traits

AromaticGrate FreshSweet SpiceWarmWarm SweetWhole Seed

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 478

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 23.6 g
Saturated Fat 7.11 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.74 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.73 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 38.8 mg
Salt 0.1 g
Total Carbohydrate 51.1 g
Dietary Fibre 34.9 g
Total Sugars 5.25 g
Complex / starch 15.7 g
Protein 15.3 g
Water 1.89 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 478 kcal
Water 1.89 g
Carbohydrates 51.1 g
- Sugars 5.25 g
- Starch 15.7 g
- Fibre 34.9 g
Protein 15.3 g
Fat 23.6 g
- Saturated Fat 7.11 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 6.74 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 9.73 g
  - Omega-3 0.99 g
Vitamins 100 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 2.23 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.55 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.33 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 43.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.12 mg
- Vitamin K 31.4 µg
Minerals 296 mg
- Major Minerals 295 mg
  - Calcium 38 mg
  - Sodium 38.8 mg
  - Potassium 218 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.1 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 2.23 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.55 · vitamin-b6: 0.33 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 43.1 · vitamin-e: 2.12 · vitamin-k: 31.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 38.83 · Potassium: 218 · Calcium: 38 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Seeds concentrate oil and protein for germination energy.

History

1500

Nutmeg seed from the Banda Islands drove European spice trade competition.

1800

Whole nutmeg became a standard European and American baking spice.