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Ground ginger vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ground ginger and Cardamom?

  • Ground ginger is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Cardamom is higher in Fiber, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 230% more.
  • Ground ginger has 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Cardamom. While Ground ginger has 9.62mg of Vitamin B3, Cardamom has only 1.102mg.

We used Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, cardamom types in this article.

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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 +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +236%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +105.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 229
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +236%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +105.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 229
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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 B3 +773%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 3% 12% 40% 181% 29% 145% 10% 0% 2%
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 B3 +773%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Fats +58%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Equal in Carbs - 68.47
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 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 Water +20%
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Fats +58%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Equal in Carbs - 68.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.6%
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground ginger 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 Ground ginger Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 57.52g 40.47g Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 4.24g 6.7g Cardamom
Carbs 71.62g 68.47g Ground ginger
Calories 335kcal 311kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g Cardamom
Fiber 14.1g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 114mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 19.8mg 13.97mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 168mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 1320mg 1119mg Ground ginger
Sodium 27mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 3.64mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.48mg 0.383mg Ground ginger
Manganese 33.3mg 28mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Ground ginger
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Ground ginger
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 1.102mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 0.23mg Ground ginger
Folate 13µg Ground ginger
Vitamin K 0.8µg Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 2.599g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 0.43g Ground ginger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground ginger 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
35%
Ground ginger
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
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.

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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.