The hard brown seed from the nutmeg tree has a humid, spicy syrupy savor. The fruit is light yellow with red and green markings, similar to an apricot or a large plum. It has a warm, spicy scent and flavor and can be used in sugary and savory cooking. Nutritional Facts Calories: 525, Carbs: 49 g, Fat: 36 g, Protein: 6 g. How to Use It is used to flavour cakes, pudding, apple pie and custard. It is also used in warming beverages all over the world, like tea, mulled wine, and eggnog. Benefits Ability to relieve pain. Soothe indigestion. Strengthen cognitive function. Detoxify the body. Boost skin health. Alleviate oral conditions. Reduce insomnia. Increase immune system function. Prevent leukemia.