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Onion powder vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Onion powder and Allspice?

  • Onion powder is higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Allspice is higher in Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Allspice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 71% more.
  • Onion powder has 5 times more Selenium than Allspice. While Onion powder has 14.3µg of Selenium, Allspice has only 2.7µg.

We used Spices, onion powder and Spices, allspice, ground types in this article.

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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 81% 115% 87% 146% 197% 110% 138% 9.5% 170% 78%
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 ZincZinc +301%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +429.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.1%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.4%
~equal in Potassium ~1044mg
~equal in Copper ~0.553mg
~equal in Sodium ~77mg

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 78% 0% 5.4% 0% 114% 18% 6% 44% 166% 0% 10% 48% 21%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +791%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 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 +70.9%
Contains more FatsFats +735.6%
Contains more WaterWater +57%
Contains more OtherOther +14.9%
~equal in Carbs ~72.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.31 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 -91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +226.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +661.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion powder Allspice Opinion
Calories 341kcal 263kcal Onion powder
Protein 10.41g 6.09g Onion powder
Fats 1.04g 8.69g Allspice
Vitamin C 23.4mg 39.2mg Allspice
Net carbs 63.92g 50.52g Onion powder
Carbs 79.12g 72.12g Onion powder
Magnesium 113mg 135mg Allspice
Calcium 384mg 661mg Allspice
Potassium 985mg 1044mg Allspice
Iron 3.9mg 7.06mg Allspice
Sugar 6.63g Allspice
Fiber 15.2g 21.6g Allspice
Copper 0.59mg 0.553mg Onion powder
Zinc 4.05mg 1.01mg Onion powder
Phosphorus 322mg 113mg Onion powder
Sodium 73mg 77mg Onion powder
Vitamin A 0IU 540IU Allspice
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Allspice
Vitamin E 0.27mg Onion powder
Manganese 1.3mg 2.943mg Allspice
Selenium 14.3µg 2.7µg Onion powder
Vitamin B1 0.457mg 0.101mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.063mg Onion powder
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 2.86mg Allspice
Vitamin B5 0.732mg Onion powder
Vitamin B6 0.718mg 0.21mg Onion powder
Vitamin K 4.1µg Onion powder
Folate 64µg 36µg Onion powder
Choline 39mg Onion powder
Saturated Fat 0.219g 2.55g Onion powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 0.66g Allspice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.31g 2.36g Allspice
Tryptophan 0.06mg Onion powder
Threonine 0.14mg Onion powder
Isoleucine 0.14mg Onion powder
Leucine 0.22mg Onion powder
Lysine 0.49mg Onion powder
Methionine 0.09mg Onion powder
Phenylalanine 0.28mg Onion powder
Valine 0.17mg Onion powder
Histidine 0.16mg Onion powder
Fructose 1.67g Onion powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Onion powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion powder 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
39%
Onion powder
26%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
Onion powder
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion powder
Onion powder contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion powder
Onion powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/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.