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Best Nutmeg Substitute (for Ground Nutmeg): Ground Mace, Cinnamon (+More Great Alternatives!)

A list of my very best nutmeg substitute ideas, most of which are super common and can easily work when you run out of nutmeg! Nutmeg's warm, sweet, and spicy notes may seem difficult to duplicate, but you will be surprised to see just how many substitute options you have!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Substitutions
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 10kcal
Author: Angela Latimer

Ingredients

Option 1 (Best Flavor Match) - Ground Mace

Option 2 (Most Readily Available) - Ground Cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Option 1 (Best Flavor Match) - Ground Mace

  • Use ground mace in an an equal 1:1 ration as any nutmeg called for in your recipe.
    1 teaspoon ground mace

Option 2 (Most Readily Available) - Ground Cinnamon

  • Use a bit less ground cinnamon when substituting for ground nutmeg. Start with half the amount called for, so ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon for each 1 teaspoon nutmeg.
    ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Notes

*Nutritional information is calculated for the ground mace (option 1) only.

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg