Cardamom vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cardamom and Ground ginger?
- Cardamom is higher in Fiber, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, yet Ground ginger is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
- Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 230% more.
- Cardamom has 30 times more Vitamin C than Ground ginger. While Cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C, Ground ginger has only 0.7mg.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+236%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+105.2%
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Iron
+41.7%
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Potassium
+18%
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Copper
+25.3%
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Manganese
+18.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 214
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
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Calcium
+236%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+105.2%
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Iron
+41.7%
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Potassium
+18%
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Copper
+25.3%
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Manganese
+18.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 214
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin C
+2900%
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Vitamin B1
+330.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+773%
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Vitamin B6
+172.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17
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Vitamin C
+2900%
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Vitamin B1
+330.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+773%
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Vitamin B6
+172.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+19.8%
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Fats
+58%
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Other
+10.9%
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Water
+20%
Equal in Carbs - 71.62
Equal in Other - 5.22
Protein:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
Other:
5.79 g
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
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5.22 g
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Protein
+19.8%
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Fats
+58%
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+10.9%
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+20%
Equal in Carbs - 71.62
Equal in Other - 5.22
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-73.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+116%
Saturated Fat:
0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.43 g
Saturated Fat:
2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.929 g
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Saturated Fat
-73.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+116%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 40.47g | 57.52g |
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| Protein | 10.76g | 8.98g |
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| Fats | 6.7g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 68.47g | 71.62g |
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| Calories | 311kcal | 335kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.78g |
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| Sugar | 3.39g |
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| Fiber | 28g | 14.1g |
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| Calcium | 383mg | 114mg |
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| Iron | 13.97mg | 19.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 229mg | 214mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 168mg |
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| Potassium | 1119mg | 1320mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 27mg |
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| Zinc | 7.47mg | 3.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.48mg |
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| Manganese | 28mg | 33.3mg |
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| Selenium | 55.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 9.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.626mg |
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| Folate | 13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.341mg |
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| Leucine | 0.513mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.089mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg |
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| Valine | 0.411mg |
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| Histidine | 0.199mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.68g | 2.599g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.87g | 0.479g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 0.929g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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603%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.919g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.