spices
All spices rated across 11+ diet frameworks. Sorted by overall health score.
60 foods in this category
| Food | Score | Approve | Caution | Avoid | Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S Sichuan peppercorns | 9/10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | controversial |
T Thai basil | 9/10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | controversial |
W White pepper | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Sage | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Cumin | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Chervil | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
T Thai holy basil | 9/10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | controversial |
 Basil (fresh) | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Mint (fresh) | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Star anise | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Cardamom | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Smoked paprika | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Parsley (fresh) | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Red pepper flakes | 9/10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | controversial |
 Nutmeg | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Tarragon | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Cloves | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Cilantro | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Rosemary | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Sumac | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Dill (fresh) | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Bay leaves | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Oregano (dried) | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
T Thai chiles | 9/10 | 8 | 0 | 3 | highly_controversial |
 Curry powder | 9/10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | controversial |
 Turmeric | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Black pepper | 9/10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | moderate_agreement |
 Marjoram | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
K Kasuri methi | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
K Kashmiri chili | 9/10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | controversial |
S Sea salt | 9/10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | controversial |
 Thyme | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Saffron | 9/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Garam masala | 8/10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | controversial |
 Za'atar | 8/10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | controversial |
M Mustard seeds | 8/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | moderate_agreement |
G Galangal | 8/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
G Guajillo chiles | 8/10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | controversial |
 Ginger | 8/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Everything bagel seasoning | 8/10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | controversial |
 Paprika | 8/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
A Ají amarillo | 8/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
A Ajwain | 8/10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | controversial |
 Allspice | 8/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Berbere spice | 8/10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | controversial |
 Fenugreek | 8/10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | controversial |
P Pasilla chiles | 8/10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | controversial |
 Coriander (ground) | 8/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Cinnamon | 8/10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | controversial |
 Cayenne pepper | 8/10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | controversial |
 Garlic powder | 8/10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | controversial |
 Vanilla extract | 8/10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | moderate_agreement |
 Baking powder | 8/10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | controversial |
 Cocoa powder (unsweetened) | 8/10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | moderate_agreement |
 Lemongrass | 8/10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | controversial |
 Salt | 7/10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | highly_controversial |
 Baking soda | 6/10 | 5 | 6 | 0 | controversial |
 Chili powder | 6/10 | 3 | 7 | 1 | moderate_agreement |
 MSG (monosodium glutamate) | 5/10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | controversial |
 Onion powder | 5/10 | 3 | 6 | 2 | controversial |