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Mace (Ground)
Herbs & Spices

Mace (Ground)

86
Health
ScoreA

Ground mace is the lacy aril of the nutmeg seed, a delicate warm spice rich in manganese, copper, and iron with monoterpene-driven antioxidant and digestive benefits.

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Why Mace (Ground) scores 86

Nutrient density23
Protein quality7
Fiber content10
Healthy fats6
Bioactive compounds14
Glycemic impact10
Top nutrients

% Daily Value per a pinch (2 g)

Copper 5.5%Iron 1.5%Manganese 1.3%Magnesium 0.8%Riboflavin 0.7%

Nutrition

per_100g

475
Calories
6.7g
Protein
50.5g
Carbs
32.4g
Fat
20.2g
Fiber

Health benefits

Provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity

moderate evidence

Myristicin, monoterpenes, and phenolic compounds scavenge free radicals and inhibit inflammatory mediators

Aids digestion and relieves gas

emerging evidence

Volatile oils act as carminatives, stimulating digestive secretions and easing bloating and indigestion

Supplies manganese, copper, and iron for metabolism

moderate evidence

These trace minerals cofactor antioxidant enzymes (SOD), red blood cell formation, and energy metabolism

Offers antimicrobial protection

emerging evidence

Mace essential oil shows antibacterial and antifungal activity in laboratory studies, the basis for its traditional food-preserving use

Pairs well with

  • ·Pair with cream and dairy in béchamel and custards because mace's fat-soluble aroma infuses richly and more delicately than nutmeg
  • ·Combine with light-colored baked goods and sauces because mace adds nutmeg's warmth without darkening the dish
  • ·Add to spice rubs and sausages because its bright, clean aroma rounds savory, fatty preparations

Practical tips

  • ·Best timing: Mace's bioactives have no circadian dependency and culinary amounts suit both sweet and savory dishes throughout the day.
  • ·Use ground mace as a more refined substitute for nutmeg, in roughly equal small amounts
  • ·Use a tiny pinch—a fraction of a gram—because mace shares nutmeg's myristicin and is potent
  • ·Add late in cooking to preserve its delicate volatile oils
  • ·Store airtight and dark; ground mace fades faster than whole blades

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