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Spearmint vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spearmint and Cardamom

  • Spearmint has more Vitamin A RAE, while Cardamom has more Manganese, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1169% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spearmint, fresh 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 Calcium +92.5%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +263.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.7%
Contains more Potassium +144.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +585.3%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
Contains more Manganese +2404.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +92.5%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +263.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.7%
Contains more Potassium +144.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +585.3%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
Contains more Manganese +2404.5%

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 C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
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 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 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 C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +933.2%
Contains more Protein +227.1%
Contains more Fats +817.8%
Contains more Carbs +714.1%
Contains more Other +186.6%
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 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 +933.2%
Contains more Protein +227.1%
Contains more Fats +817.8%
Contains more Carbs +714.1%
Contains more Other +186.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3380%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.43
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3380%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.43

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spearmint Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 1.61g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 3.29g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 0.73g 6.7g Cardamom
Carbs 8.41g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 44kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Fiber 6.8g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 199mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 11.87mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 63mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 60mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 458mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 30mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 1.09mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.24mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 1.118mg 28mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 4054IU 0IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Spearmint
Vitamin C 13.3mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 1.102mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 105µg Spearmint
Tryptophan 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.135mg Spearmint
Isoleucine 0.135mg Spearmint
Leucine 0.247mg Spearmint
Lysine 0.141mg Spearmint
Methionine 0.046mg Spearmint
Phenylalanine 0.168mg Spearmint
Valine 0.164mg Spearmint
Histidine 0.066mg Spearmint
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.68g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 0.43g Cardamom

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Spearmint 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
41%
Spearmint
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.