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Spices, Mace

Mace is the ground outer covering of the nutmeg seed.

Mace is most popular in European foods where it is used in both savory and sweet dishes.

Mace has a flavor and aroma similar to nutmeg, with slightly more pungency.

The Benefits

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Related Foods

  • Spices, Cinnamon
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Selecting and Storing

Store in a cool, dark, dry place.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tspmace
Calories: 5 Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 39 : 1 View Calorie Breakdown
MACRONUTRIENTS Amount
Total Fat
0.32 g
Saturated Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
1 g
ALA
1 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0.51 g
Net Carbohydrate
0.31 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
0.2 g
Protein
0.07 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Vitamins
Vitamin A 8 IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.21 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mg 0%
Folate 0.76 mcg 0%
Niacin 0.01 mg 0%
Riboflavin 0 mg 0%
Thiamin 0 mg 0%
Minerals
Calcium 2.52 mg 0%
Copper 0 mg 0%
Iron 0.14 mg 1%
Magnesium 1.63 mg 0%
Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
Phosphorous 1.1 mg 0%
Potassium 4.63 mg 0%
Selenium 0.03 mcg 0%
Sodium 0.8 mg 0%
Zinc 0.02 mg 0%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg

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