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Saffron vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Allspice different?

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Allspice is higher in Fiber, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1107% more than Allspice.
  • Saffron contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Allspice. Saffron contains 1.01mg of Vitamin B6, while Allspice contains 0.21mg.

Spices, saffron and Spices, allspice, ground types were used 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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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 +95.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.1%
Contains more IronIron +57.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +865.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +495.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
~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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 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% 32% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~540IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +87.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%
Contains more FatsFats +48.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 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 -37.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Allspice Opinion
Calories 310kcal 263kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 6.09g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 8.69g Allspice
Vitamin C 80.8mg 39.2mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 50.52g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 72.12g Allspice
Magnesium 264mg 135mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 661mg Allspice
Potassium 1724mg 1044mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 7.06mg Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 21.6g Allspice
Copper 0.328mg 0.553mg Allspice
Zinc 1.09mg 1.01mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 113mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 77mg Allspice
Vitamin A 530IU 540IU Allspice
Vitamin A 27µg 27µg
Manganese 28.408mg 2.943mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 2.7µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.101mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.063mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.86mg Allspice
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.21mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 36µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.55g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.66g Allspice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 2.36g Allspice
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
56%
Saffron
26%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.964g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
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 - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.