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Saffron vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Allspice different?

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Allspice is higher in Fiber, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1107% more than Allspice.
  • Saffron contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Allspice. Saffron contains 1.01mg of Vitamin B6, while Allspice contains 0.21mg.

Spices, saffron and Spices, allspice, ground types were used in this article.

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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 +57.2%
Contains more Magnesium +95.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +123%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +865.3%
Contains more Selenium +107.4%
Contains more Calcium +495.5%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Copper +68.6%
Equal in Zinc - 1.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 265% 97% 49% 93% 11% 28% 185% 384% 15%
Contains more Iron +57.2%
Contains more Magnesium +95.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +123%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +865.3%
Contains more Selenium +107.4%
Contains more Calcium +495.5%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Copper +68.6%
Equal in Zinc - 1.01

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 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 540
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 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 33% 0% 0% 131% 26% 15% 54% 0% 49% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 540

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.7%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Fats +48.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +87.7%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Fats +48.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.36 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Allspice Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 50.52g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 6.09g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 8.69g Allspice
Carbs 65.37g 72.12g Allspice
Calories 310kcal 263kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 21.6g Allspice
Calcium 111mg 661mg Allspice
Iron 11.1mg 7.06mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 135mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 113mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 1044mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 77mg Allspice
Zinc 1.09mg 1.01mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.553mg Allspice
Manganese 28.408mg 2.943mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 2.7µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 540IU Allspice
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 27µg
Vitamin C 80.8mg 39.2mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.101mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.063mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.86mg Allspice
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.21mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 36µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.55g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.66g Allspice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 2.36g Allspice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
60%
Saffron
28%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.964g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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 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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.