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Peppermint vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between peppermint and allspice

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B2; however, allspice is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, copper, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Allspice covers your daily manganese needs 77% more than peppermint.
  • Allspice contains 8 times less vitamin A than peppermint. Peppermint contains 4248IU of vitamin A, while allspice contains 540IU.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppermint, fresh 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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
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 -59.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.5%
Contains more IronIron +39%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.01mg

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
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 AVitamin A +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 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 WaterWater +829.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.4%
Contains more FatsFats +824.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +384.4%
Contains more OtherOther +162.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 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 -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +364.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Allspice DV% diff.
Manganese 1.176mg 2.943mg 77%
Fiber 8g 21.6g 54%
Calcium 243mg 661mg 42%
Copper 0.329mg 0.553mg 25%
Iron 5.08mg 7.06mg 25%
Vitamin A 212µg 27µg 21%
Folate 114µg 36µg 20%
Carbs 14.89g 72.12g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.063mg 16%
Potassium 569mg 1044mg 14%
Magnesium 80mg 135mg 13%
Fats 0.94g 8.69g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 2.36g 12%
Calories 70kcal 263kcal 10%
Saturated fat 0.246g 2.55g 10%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 39.2mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 2.86mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 7%
Phosphorus 73mg 113mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.21mg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Protein 3.75g 6.09g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0.66g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.101mg 2%
Sodium 31mg 77mg 2%
Zinc 1.11mg 1.01mg 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 50.52g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint 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
33%
Peppermint
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.