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.
- The glycemic index of allspice is higher.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +409.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +137% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.2% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.06mg | 66.36mg | 741% |
| Magnesium | 135mg | 366mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 499mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 21.6g | 10.5g | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.628mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 39.2mg | 7.7mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.867mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 4.8mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.66g | 14.04g | 33% |
| Calcium | 661mg | 931mg | 27% |
| Protein | 6.09g | 17.81g | 23% |
| Potassium | 1044mg | 1788mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Fats | 8.69g | 22.27g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.327mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.435mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 2.943mg | 3.333mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.86mg | 4.579mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 72.12g | 44.24g | 9% |
| Folate | 36µg | 10µg | 7% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 375kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.36g | 3.279g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.55g | 1.535g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 64µg | 4% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 77mg | 168mg | 4% |
| Net carbs | 50.52g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)