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Amaranth grain vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Cardamom different?

  • Cardamom is higher than Amaranth grain in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need of Manganese 1180% more than Amaranth grain.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Spices, cardamom types were used 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 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
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 less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +714.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +728.9%
Contains more IronIron +565.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +157%
Contains more ZincZinc +768.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3178.7%

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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 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 WaterWater +807.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.2%
Contains more FatsFats +324.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +266.3%
Contains more OtherOther +651.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Cardamom Opinion
Calories 102kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Protein 3.8g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 1.58g 6.7g Cardamom
Vitamin C 21mg Cardamom
Net carbs 16.59g 40.47g Cardamom
Carbs 18.69g 68.47g Cardamom
Magnesium 65mg 229mg Cardamom
Calcium 47mg 383mg Cardamom
Potassium 135mg 1119mg Cardamom
Iron 2.1mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Fiber 2.1g 28g Cardamom
Copper 0.149mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Zinc 0.86mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 178mg Cardamom
Sodium 6mg 18mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.102mg Cardamom
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 22µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.68g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Cardamom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Amaranth grain
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.