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Almonds vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between almonds and cardamom?

  • Almonds are higher in vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, and vitamin C.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1123% more.
  • Almonds have 6 times more vitamin B2 than cardamom. While almonds have 1.138mg of vitamin B2, cardamom has only 0.182mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cardamom is lower.

We used Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.7%
Contains more IronIron +276.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1185%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.198mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +96.6%
Contains more FatsFats +645.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.7%
Contains more WaterWater +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +95.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3526.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2767.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 2.179mg 28mg 1123%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Iron 3.71mg 13.97mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.43g 79%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.87g 77%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.182mg 74%
Copper 1.031mg 0.383mg 72%
Fats 49.93g 6.7g 67%
Fiber 12.5g 28g 62%
Phosphorus 481mg 178mg 43%
Zinc 3.12mg 7.47mg 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Protein 21.15g 10.76g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.102mg 16%
Carbs 21.55g 68.47g 16%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.68g 14%
Calories 579kcal 311kcal 13%
Folate 44µg 11%
Potassium 733mg 1119mg 11%
Calcium 269mg 383mg 11%
Magnesium 270mg 229mg 10%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.23mg 7%
Sodium 1mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.198mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almonds Cardamom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.122g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.