Food guide

Allspice

Dried pimento berries that taste like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg together, essential in Caribbean cooking.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of allspice for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 g ground — 3 kcal per 1 g serving.

Nutrition information for Allspice
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (1 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	300 kcal	3 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	10 g	0.1 g	3.3 g
Carbohydrate	70 g	0.7 g	23.3 g
Fat	10 g	0.1 g	3.3 g
Fibre	20 g	0.2 g	6.7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of allspice, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Allspice
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (1 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	27 µg	0.27 µg	3%
Vitamin C	39.2 mg	0.39 mg	44%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.1 mg	0.001 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.063 mg	0.001 mg	5%
Niacin	2.9 mg	0.029 mg	18%
Vitamin B6	0.21 mg	0.002 mg	12%
Folate	36 µg	0.36 µg	9%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Minerals
Calcium	661 mg	6.6 mg	51%
Iron	7.1 mg	0.071 mg	39%
Magnesium	135 mg	1.4 mg	32%
Phosphorus	113 mg	1.1 mg	9%
Potassium	1044 mg	10.4 mg	22%
Sodium	77 mg	0.77 mg	3%
Zinc	1 mg	0.01 mg	9%
Selenium	2.7 µg	0.027 µg	5%
Copper	0.55 mg	0.006 mg	61%
Manganese	2.9 mg	0.029 mg	126%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, allspice, ground

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat allspice?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Dried pimento berries that taste like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg together, essential in Caribbean cooking.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Jerk, Stew, Apple.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.