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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.3%
Contains more IronIron +839.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +375.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 131% 32% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Cumin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +409.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +419%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cumin
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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 CarbsCarbs +63%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.4%
Contains more FatsFats +156.3%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
~equal in Water ~8.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2027.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 263kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 6.09g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 8.69g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 39.2mg 7.7mg Allspice
Net carbs 50.52g 33.74g Allspice
Carbs 72.12g 44.24g Allspice
Magnesium 135mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 661mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 1044mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 7.06mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Allspice
Fiber 21.6g 10.5g Allspice
Copper 0.553mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 1.01mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 113mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 77mg 168mg Allspice
Vitamin A 540IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 27µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 2.943mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 2.7µg 5.2µg Cumin
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
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 36µg 10µg Allspice
Choline 24.7mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Allspice Cumin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Allspice
48%
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.