Herbs & Spices
Pumpkin Pie Spice
97Health
Score
A+Score
Pumpkin pie spice is a cinnamon-led sweet-warm blend with ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, rich in manganese and calcium and carrying cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and gingerols.
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Why Pumpkin Pie Spice scores 97
Nutrient density35
Protein quality7
Fiber content10
Healthy fats6
Bioactive compounds14
Glycemic impact10
Top nutrients
Manganese652.2Iron72.2Calcium57.7Copper55.6Magnesium31
Nutrition
per_100g
340
Calories
6g
Protein
70g
Carbs
9g
Fat
40g
Fiber
Health benefits
Supports healthy blood glucose response
moderate evidenceCinnamaldehyde and related cinnamon polyphenols may improve insulin sensitivity and slow gastric emptying, blunting post-meal glucose spikes
Provides warming antioxidant aromatics
moderate evidenceEugenol, gingerols, and cinnamaldehyde scavenge free radicals and modulate inflammatory signaling
Supplies manganese for antioxidant enzymes
limited evidenceCinnamon-derived manganese is a cofactor for mitochondrial superoxide dismutase
Pairs well with
- ·Pair with oats and yogurt where the warm spices add flavor without added sugar
- ·Combine with coffee or milk for a lower-sugar spiced latte that leverages the aromatics
- ·Use to season roasted squash and sweet potato to enhance natural sweetness without sweeteners
Practical tips
- ·Best timing: anytime
- ·Use pumpkin pie spice to reduce added sugar; its sweet aroma makes foods taste sweeter
- ·Add a pinch to coffee grounds before brewing for an infused spiced cup
- ·Keep nutmeg-heavy blends to culinary amounts only
- ·Store airtight away from light and heat
