Baking powder vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between baking powder and cardamom
- Baking powder is higher in calcium and phosphorus, yet cardamom is higher in manganese, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, and potassium.
- Cardamom covers your daily manganese needs 1217% more than baking powder.
- Baking powder contains 589 times more sodium than cardamom. While baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, cardamom contains only 18mg.
- The glycemic index of cardamom is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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 CalciumCalcium | +1434.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1130.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +748.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5495% |
Contains more IronIron | +26.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +3730% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +74600% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +254445.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
Other:
5.79 g
Contains more OtherOther | +1062.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +65.6% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.011mg | 28mg | 1217% |
Calcium | 5876mg | 383mg | 549% |
Sodium | 10600mg | 18mg | 460% |
Phosphorus | 2191mg | 178mg | 288% |
Fiber | 0.2g | 28g | 111% |
Zinc | 0.01mg | 7.47mg | 68% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 229mg | 48% |
Copper | 0.01mg | 0.383mg | 41% |
Iron | 11.02mg | 13.97mg | 37% |
Potassium | 20mg | 1119mg | 32% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
Protein | 0g | 10.76g | 22% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.23mg | 18% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.198mg | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.182mg | 14% |
Carbs | 27.7g | 68.47g | 14% |
Calories | 53kcal | 311kcal | 13% |
Fats | 0g | 6.7g | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.102mg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 0.68g | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.43g | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.87g | 2% |
Net carbs | 27.5g | 40.47g | N/A |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% |
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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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
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18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%

496%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 10582mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?

Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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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