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Ground ginger vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ground ginger and Allspice

  • Ground ginger has more Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Allspice is richer in Calcium, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1320% more.
  • Ground ginger contains 21 times more Selenium than Allspice. Ground ginger contains 55.8µg of Selenium, while Allspice contains 2.7µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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 Iron +180.5%
Contains more Magnesium +58.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Zinc +260.4%
Contains more Manganese +1031.5%
Contains more Selenium +1966.7%
Contains more Calcium +479.8%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 265% 97% 49% 93% 11% 28% 185% 384% 15%
Contains more Iron +180.5%
Contains more Magnesium +58.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Zinc +260.4%
Contains more Manganese +1031.5%
Contains more Selenium +1966.7%
Contains more Calcium +479.8%
Contains more Copper +15.2%

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 B2 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.6%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 3% 12% 40% 181% 29% 145% 10% 0% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.6%
Contains more Folate +176.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Fats +105%
Equal in Carbs - 72.12
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
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
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Fats +105%
Equal in Carbs - 72.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.55
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.36 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.55

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Allspice Opinion
Net carbs 57.52g 50.52g Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 6.09g Ground ginger
Fats 4.24g 8.69g Allspice
Carbs 71.62g 72.12g Allspice
Calories 335kcal 263kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g Allspice
Fiber 14.1g 21.6g Allspice
Calcium 114mg 661mg Allspice
Iron 19.8mg 7.06mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 135mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 168mg 113mg Ground ginger
Potassium 1320mg 1044mg Ground ginger
Sodium 27mg 77mg Ground ginger
Zinc 3.64mg 1.01mg Ground ginger
Copper 0.48mg 0.553mg Allspice
Manganese 33.3mg 2.943mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg 2.7µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 30IU 540IU Allspice
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 27µg Allspice
Vitamin C 0.7mg 39.2mg Allspice
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.101mg Allspice
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.063mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 2.86mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 0.21mg Ground ginger
Folate 13µg 36µg Allspice
Vitamin K 0.8µg Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 2.599g 2.55g Allspice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 0.66g Allspice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 2.36g Allspice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground ginger Allspice
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
35%
Ground ginger
28%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.