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Biscuit vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Biscuit and Cardamom

  • Biscuit has less Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1201% more.
  • Biscuit has 32 times more Sodium than Cardamom. Biscuit has 580mg of Sodium, while Cardamom has 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +63%
Contains more Iron +381.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1172.2%
Contains more Potassium +824.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +1283.3%
Contains more Copper +367.1%
Contains more Manganese +7307.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +63%
Contains more Iron +381.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1172.2%
Contains more Potassium +824.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +1283.3%
Contains more Copper +367.1%
Contains more Manganese +7307.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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 B1 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +557.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 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 B1 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +557.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Water +249%
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Other +80.9%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +143.3%
Contains more Water +249%
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Other +80.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +696.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +868.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +696.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +868.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 40.47g Biscuit
Protein 7g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 16.3g 6.7g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 353kcal 311kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Cardamom
Fiber 1.5g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 235mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 2.9mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 18mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 164mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 121mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 580mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 0.54mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.082mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 0.378mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.198mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.182mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.102mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Cardamom
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.87g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.43g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.644g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.