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.
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.
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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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%

18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%

496%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.122g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Almonds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.