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Fenugreek vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fenugreek and Cardamom

  • Fenugreek is higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Cardamom is higher in Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 1164% more than Fenugreek.
  • Fenugreek contains 3 times more Copper than Cardamom. While Fenugreek contains 1.11mg of Copper, Cardamom contains only 0.383mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed 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 +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains more Copper +189.8%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +2180.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains more Copper +189.8%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +2180.1%

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 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
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 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Other +70.3%
Equal in Fats - 6.7
Equal in Water - 8.28
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 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 +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Other +70.3%
Equal in Fats - 6.7
Equal in Water - 8.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 23g 10.76g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 6.7g Cardamom
Carbs 58.35g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 323kcal 311kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 176mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 33.53mg 13.97mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 296mg 178mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 67mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 2.5mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 1.11mg 0.383mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 3mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.198mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.182mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.23mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fenugreek Cardamom
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Fenugreek
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.78g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.