Mace is the lacy covering of the nutmeg seed but differs in flavor by being subtly pungent and spicier. Mace contains a variety of nutrients such as copper vitamin B6 calcium and dietary fibers. Useful in dry cough as well. Apply a paste made with milk to alleviate pimples and give the face a glow. Mace visually looks more like a covering of a seed similar to a net.