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Cumin vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cumin and Allspice

  • Cumin has more Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium, however, Allspice is higher in Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 741% more than Allspice.
  • Allspice contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Cumin. Cumin contains 0.628mg of Vitamin B1, while Allspice contains 0.101mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cumin seed 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.
Cumin
9
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%
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 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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%

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.
Cumin
8
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +409.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
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
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 ProteinProtein +192.4%
Contains more FatsFats +156.3%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63%
~equal in Water ~8.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 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 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.
Cumin Allspice
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 Cumin Allspice Opinion
Calories 375kcal 263kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 6.09g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 8.69g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 39.2mg Allspice
Net carbs 33.74g 50.52g Allspice
Carbs 44.24g 72.12g Allspice
Magnesium 366mg 135mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 661mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 1044mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 7.06mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Allspice
Fiber 10.5g 21.6g Allspice
Copper 0.867mg 0.553mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 1.01mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 113mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 77mg Allspice
Vitamin A 1270IU 540IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 27µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 2.943mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 2.7µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.101mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.063mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 2.86mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.21mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 36µg Allspice
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 2.55g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.66g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 2.36g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
48%
Cumin
26%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
132%
Allspice

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