Spices & herbs

Spices, allspice, ground

FDC 171315tsp (2 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 89 · -4 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, allspice, ground ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 89 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 40 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (77% DV), an excellent source of calcium (51% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (44% DV). Most of its 263 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.1 g · 6%Carb 72.1 g · 74%Fat 8.7 g · 20%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories263 kcal13%
Total fat8.7 g11%
Saturated fat2.6 g13%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium77 mg3%
Carbohydrate72 g26%
Dietary fiber22 g77%
Sugars-
Protein6.1 g12%
Potassium1040 mg22%
Calcium661 mg51%
Iron7.1 mg39%
Magnesium135 mg32%
Vitamin C39 mg44%
Vitamin A27 µg3%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 171315

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber77% DV
Calcium51% DV
Vitamin C44% DV
Iron39% DV
Magnesium32% DV
Potassium22% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density89 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g6.1 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g22 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g77 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

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