Nutmeg Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Nutmeg contains various polyphenols (naturally occurring plant compounds) that contribute to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties .
Because it is a seed-derived spice, nutmeg is often excluded from certain specialized elimination diets, such as the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), which may restrict seed-based seasonings to manage immune-related symptoms .
Nutmeg is recognized as a functional ingredient in specialized diets because its aromatic compounds can improve the palatability and sensory quality of low-protein or restricted foods .
Early research into the chemical composition of nutmeg oil suggests it may contain compounds with antibacterial and antifungal properties, though human clinical evidence for these effects remains limited .

Interesting fact

During the 17th century, the Dutch traded the island of Manhattan to the British in exchange for the tiny island of Run, which was then the world's only source of nutmeg.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Copper

EPIC

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Dietary fibre

EPIC

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Magnesium

SUPER

SOURCE

Folate

457

kcal per 100g

Protein6.00g

Fat36.3g

Carbs28.6g

Fiber20.8g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.35g

Monounsat3.22g

Saturated25.9g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Perennial tree crop with relatively low input requirements, though transport distances are typically high.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Airtight Container

1–2 years

Whole nutmeg retains flavour significantly longer than pre-ground powder.

Cool Dark Place

1–2 years

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Phenol-Explorer

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Therapeutic, and pharmacological prospects of nutmeg seed: A comprehensive review for novel drug potential insights - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Assessing the nutritional value and health risks of special low‑protein foods: narrative review - PMC

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Polyphenol Intake from Herbs and Spices - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Is Eating Raisins Healthy? - PMC

[10]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Autoimmune protocol diet: A personalized elimination ... - PMC - NIH

[12]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

61.7

Version

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