Cardamom vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cardamom and Saffron
- Cardamom has more Fiber, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium, however, Saffron is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
- Cardamom covers your daily need of Fiber 96% more than Saffron.
- Cardamom has 7 times more Zinc than Saffron. While Cardamom has 7.47mg of Zinc, Saffron has only 1.09mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cardamom and Spices, saffron.
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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
+245%
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Iron
+25.9%
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Sodium
-87.8%
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Zinc
+585.3%
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Copper
+16.8%
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Magnesium
+15.3%
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Phosphorus
+41.6%
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Potassium
+54.1%
Equal in Manganese - 28.408
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Calcium
+245%
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Iron
+25.9%
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Sodium
-87.8%
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Zinc
+585.3%
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Copper
+16.8%
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Magnesium
+15.3%
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Phosphorus
+41.6%
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Potassium
+54.1%
Equal in Manganese - 28.408
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 B1
+72.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+284.8%
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Vitamin B2
+46.7%
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Vitamin B3
+32.5%
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Vitamin B6
+339.1%
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Vitamin B1
+72.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+284.8%
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Vitamin B2
+46.7%
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Vitamin B3
+32.5%
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Vitamin B6
+339.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+14.5%
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Water
+43.7%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Carbs - 65.37
Equal in Other - 5.45
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Fats
+14.5%
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Water
+43.7%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Carbs - 65.37
Equal in Other - 5.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-57.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+102.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+380.7%
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Saturated Fat
-57.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+102.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+380.7%
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 40.47g | 61.47g |
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| Protein | 10.76g | 11.43g |
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| Fats | 6.7g | 5.85g |
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| Carbs | 68.47g | 65.37g |
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| Calories | 311kcal | 310kcal |
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| Fiber | 28g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 383mg | 111mg |
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| Iron | 13.97mg | 11.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 229mg | 264mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 252mg |
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| Potassium | 1119mg | 1724mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 148mg |
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| Zinc | 7.47mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.328mg |
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| Manganese | 28mg | 28.408mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 530IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 80.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 1.46mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 1.01mg |
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| Folate | 93µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.68g | 1.586g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.87g | 0.429g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 2.067g |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.