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Allspice vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Allspice and Cardamom?

  • Allspice is higher in Calcium, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Cardamom is higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1089% more.
  • Allspice has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Cardamom. While Allspice has 2.55g of Saturated Fat, Cardamom has only 0.68g.

We used Spices, allspice, 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 Calcium +72.6%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Magnesium +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Zinc +639.6%
Contains more Manganese +851.4%
Equal in Potassium - 1119
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 265% 97% 49% 93% 11% 28% 185% 384% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +72.6%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Magnesium +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Zinc +639.6%
Contains more Manganese +851.4%
Equal in Potassium - 1119

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 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 131% 26% 15% 54% 0% 49% 27% 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 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Contains more Protein +76.7%
Contains more Other +24.8%
Equal in Carbs - 68.47
Equal in Water - 8.28
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 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 Fats +29.7%
Contains more Protein +76.7%
Contains more Other +24.8%
Equal in Carbs - 68.47
Equal in Water - 8.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.36 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Allspice Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 50.52g 40.47g Allspice
Protein 6.09g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 8.69g 6.7g Allspice
Carbs 72.12g 68.47g Allspice
Calories 263kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Fiber 21.6g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 661mg 383mg Allspice
Iron 7.06mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 135mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 113mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 1044mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 77mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 1.01mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.553mg 0.383mg Allspice
Manganese 2.943mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 2.7µg Allspice
Vitamin A 540IU 0IU Allspice
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Allspice
Vitamin C 39.2mg 21mg Allspice
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 2.86mg 1.102mg Allspice
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 36µg Allspice
Saturated Fat 2.55g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.66g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 2.36g 0.43g Allspice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Allspice 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
28%
Allspice
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Allspice
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.
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. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.