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Allspice vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Allspice and Cumin

  • Allspice has more Fiber, and Vitamin C, however, Cumin is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 741% more than Allspice.
  • Cumin contains 5 times less Vitamin C than Allspice. Allspice contains 39.2mg of Vitamin C, while Cumin contains 7.7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, allspice, ground and Spices, cumin seed.

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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.
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Cumin
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Calcium +40.8%
Contains more Iron +839.9%
Contains more Magnesium +171.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.6%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains more Zinc +375.2%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.6%
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 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Calcium +40.8%
Contains more Iron +839.9%
Contains more Magnesium +171.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.6%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains more Zinc +375.2%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.6%

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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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin C +409.1%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
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 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +409.1%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Fats +156.3%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Equal in Water - 8.06
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
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Fats +156.3%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Equal in Water - 8.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2027.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.9%
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.36 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2027.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Allspice Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 50.52g 33.74g Allspice
Protein 6.09g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 8.69g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 72.12g 44.24g Allspice
Calories 263kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Allspice
Fiber 21.6g 10.5g Allspice
Calcium 661mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 7.06mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 135mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 113mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 1044mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 77mg 168mg Allspice
Zinc 1.01mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.553mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 2.943mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 2.7µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 540IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 39.2mg 7.7mg Allspice
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 2.86mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 36µg 10µg Allspice
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 2.55g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.66g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.36g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Allspice Cumin
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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Allspice
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.