Are Nutmeg and Mace the Same Thing?

While nutmeg and mace are related, and come from the same nutmeg tree, they are different. Nutmeg is the seed found inside the ripe fruit of the tree, after it's been picked and split open. The lacy membrane that surrounds the seed, once removed and dried, is mace. ... Like nutmeg, it's sold whole or ground.

Can you substitute nutmeg for mace?

You can replace nutmeg for mace at a 1:1 ratio. Mace is the outer covering of the nutmeg seed and has a flavor similar to that of nutmeg. You can easily swap in mace using equal amounts.

Which is better nutmeg or mace?

The main difference between mace and nutmeg is that mace has a more intense, spicier flavour than nutmeg. Although we consider nutmeg and mace as two spices, they come from the same tree. Nutmeg is the oval-shaped pit while mace is the red webbing that surrounds the shell of the pit.