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Allspice vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Allspice and Spearmint?

  • Allspice is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Spearmint is richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Allspice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 79% higher.
  • Allspice has 3 times more Calcium than Spearmint. Allspice has 661mg of Calcium, while Spearmint has 199mg.

We used Spices, allspice, ground and Spearmint, fresh types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +232.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains more Copper +130.4%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Iron +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 265% 97% 49% 93% 11% 28% 185% 384% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +232.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains more Copper +130.4%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Iron +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +650.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Folate +191.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 131% 26% 15% 54% 0% 49% 27% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +650.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Folate +191.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.1%
Contains more Fats +1090.4%
Contains more Carbs +757.6%
Contains more Other +129.7%
Contains more Water +911.2%
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more Protein +85.1%
Contains more Fats +1090.4%
Contains more Carbs +757.6%
Contains more Other +129.7%
Contains more Water +911.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +499%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.36 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +499%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Allspice Spearmint
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Allspice Spearmint Opinion
Net carbs 50.52g 1.61g Allspice
Protein 6.09g 3.29g Allspice
Fats 8.69g 0.73g Allspice
Carbs 72.12g 8.41g Allspice
Calories 263kcal 44kcal Allspice
Fiber 21.6g 6.8g Allspice
Calcium 661mg 199mg Allspice
Iron 7.06mg 11.87mg Spearmint
Magnesium 135mg 63mg Allspice
Phosphorus 113mg 60mg Allspice
Potassium 1044mg 458mg Allspice
Sodium 77mg 30mg Spearmint
Zinc 1.01mg 1.09mg Spearmint
Copper 0.553mg 0.24mg Allspice
Manganese 2.943mg 1.118mg Allspice
Selenium 2.7µg Allspice
Vitamin A 540IU 4054IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 203µg Spearmint
Vitamin C 39.2mg 13.3mg Allspice
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.078mg Allspice
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.175mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 2.86mg 0.948mg Allspice
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.158mg Allspice
Folate 36µg 105µg Spearmint
Tryptophan 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.135mg Spearmint
Isoleucine 0.135mg Spearmint
Leucine 0.247mg Spearmint
Lysine 0.141mg Spearmint
Methionine 0.046mg Spearmint
Phenylalanine 0.168mg Spearmint
Valine 0.164mg Spearmint
Histidine 0.066mg Spearmint
Saturated Fat 2.55g 0.191g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.66g 0.025g Allspice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.36g 0.394g Allspice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Allspice Spearmint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Allspice
41%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Allspice
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/nutrients
  2. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.