Allspice vs. Simple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Allspice and Simple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
allspice
versus
simple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in allspice and simple syrup:
- Both simple syrup and allspice are high in calories, carbohydrates and iron.
- Allspice has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Allspice has signficantly more protein than simple syrup.
- Allspice is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Allspice (Spices, allspice, ground) and Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both simple syrup and allspice are high in calories. Simple syrup is very similar to allspice for calories - simple syrup has 269 calories per 100 grams and allspice has 263 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, allspice is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to simple syrup per calorie. Allspice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:72:23 and for simple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Allspice | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 100% |
| Fat | 23% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both simple syrup and allspice are high in carbohydrates. Simple syrup is very similar to allspice for carbohydrates - simple syrup has 73.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and allspice has 72.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Allspice is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than simple syrup - allspice has 21.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Simple syrup is high in sugar and allspice has less sugar than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.2g of sugar per 100 grams and allspice does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Allspice has signficantly more protein than simple syrup - allspice has 6.1g of protein per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Simple syrup has less saturated fat than allspice - allspice has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Allspice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than simple syrup - allspice has 39.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Allspice has more Vitamin A than simple syrup - allspice has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Allspice has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both allspice and simple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Allspice | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.101 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.063 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 2.86 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 36 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Allspice is an excellent source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and allspice has 661mg of calcium.
iron
Both simple syrup and allspice are high in iron. Allspice has 96% more iron than simple syrup - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron per 100 grams and allspice has 7.1mg of iron.
potassium
Allspice is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 63mg of potassium per 100 grams and allspice has 1044mg of potassium.
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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Allspice (Spices, allspice, ground) and Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does simple syrup or allspice contain more calories in 100 grams?Both simple syrup and allspice are high in calories. Simple syrup is quite similar to allspice for calories - simple syrup has 269 calories in 100g and allspice has 263 calories.
Does simple syrup or allspice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both simple syrup and allspice are high in carbohydrates. simple syrup is very similar to allspice for carbohydrates - simple syrup has 73.1g of carbs for 100g and allspice has 72.1g of carbohydrates.
Does simple syrup or allspice contain more calcium?
Allspice is a rich source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and allspice has 661mg of calcium.
Does simple syrup or allspice contain more iron?
Both simple syrup and allspice are high in iron. Allspice has 100% more iron than simple syrup - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron in 100 grams and allspice has 7.1mg of iron.
Does simple syrup or allspice contain more potassium?
Allspice is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 63mg of potassium in 100 grams and allspice has 1044mg of potassium.