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Coconut vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between coconut and allspice

  • Coconut has more selenium; however, allspice is higher in calcium, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Coconut covers your daily saturated fat needs 136% more than allspice.
  • Allspice contains 4 times less selenium than coconut. Coconut contains 10.1µg of selenium, while allspice contains 2.7µg.
  • Allspice has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of coconut is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +274.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4621.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.3%
Contains more IronIron +190.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.2%
~equal in Zinc ~1.01mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1087.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 FatsFats +285.4%
Contains more WaterWater +455.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +373.5%
Contains more OtherOther +383.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +544.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Allspice DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.698g 2.55g 123%
Calcium 14mg 661mg 65%
Manganese 1.5mg 2.943mg 63%
Iron 2.43mg 7.06mg 58%
Fiber 9g 21.6g 50%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 39.2mg 40%
Fats 33.49g 8.69g 38%
Magnesium 32mg 135mg 25%
Potassium 356mg 1044mg 20%
Carbs 15.23g 72.12g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 2.86mg 15%
Selenium 10.1µg 2.7µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 2.36g 13%
Copper 0.435mg 0.553mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.21mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Protein 3.33g 6.09g 6%
Calories 354kcal 263kcal 5%
Folate 26µg 36µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.101mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Sodium 20mg 77mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 0.66g 2%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.01mg 1%
Net carbs 6.23g 50.52g N/A
Sugar 6.23g N/A
Phosphorus 113mg 113mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut Allspice
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
8%
Coconut
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 27.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in minerals
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.