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Chili powder spice vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chili powder spice and Cardamom

  • Chili powder spice is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Fiber, yet Cardamom is higher in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 1143% more than Chili powder spice.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cardamom is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, chili powder and Spices, cardamom.

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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.
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.5%
Contains more Potassium +74.3%
Contains more Copper +161.1%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +1547.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 99% 649% 107% 129% 173% 374% 118% 334% 222% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.5%
Contains more Potassium +74.3%
Contains more Copper +161.1%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +1547.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +810.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1779% 763% 0% 3% 63% 217% 218% 54% 484% 22% 0% 265%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +810.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.1%
Contains more Fats +113.1%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Other +104%
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more Protein +25.1%
Contains more Fats +113.1%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Other +104%
Contains more Carbs +37.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1761.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.006 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1761.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chili powder spice Cardamom
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili powder spice Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 14.9g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 13.46g 10.76g Chili powder spice
Fats 14.28g 6.7g Chili powder spice
Carbs 49.7g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 282kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Fructose 4.29g Chili powder spice
Sugar 7.19g Cardamom
Fiber 34.8g 28g Chili powder spice
Calcium 330mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 17.3mg 13.97mg Chili powder spice
Magnesium 149mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 300mg 178mg Chili powder spice
Potassium 1950mg 1119mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 2867mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 4.3mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 1mg 0.383mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 1.7mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 20.4µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin A 29650IU 0IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 1483µg 0µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.198mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.182mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 1.102mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 2.094mg 0.23mg Chili powder spice
Folate 28µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 105.7µg Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.07mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.39mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.63mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.36mg Chili powder spice
Methionine 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.37mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.54mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 2.462g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 3.211g 0.87g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 8.006g 0.43g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili powder spice Cardamom
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
322%
Chili powder spice
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
Chili powder spice
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 2849mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.782g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/nutrients
  2. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.