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Black pepper vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Black pepper and Cardamom?

  • Black pepper is richer in Copper, Potassium, and Calcium, yet Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 663% higher.
  • Black pepper has 3 times more Copper than Cardamom. Black pepper has 1.33mg of Copper, while Cardamom has 0.383mg.

We used Spices, pepper, black and Spices, cardamom types in this comparison.

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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 +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +247.3%
Contains more Iron +43.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +527.7%
Contains more Manganese +119.6%
Equal in Sodium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +247.3%
Contains more Iron +43.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +527.7%
Contains more Manganese +119.6%
Equal in Sodium - 18

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 B6 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.102
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
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 B6 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.102

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +50.5%
Contains more Other +71.7%
Contains more Fats +105.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.76
Equal in Carbs - 68.47
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 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 Water +50.5%
Contains more Other +71.7%
Contains more Fats +105.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.76
Equal in Carbs - 68.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.7%
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 10.39g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 3.26g 6.7g Cardamom
Carbs 63.95g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 251kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Cardamom
Fiber 25.3g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 443mg 383mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 171mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 158mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 1329mg 1119mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 1.19mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 1.33mg 0.383mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 1.102mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.23mg Black pepper
Folate 17µg Black pepper
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 0.43g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper 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
60%
Black pepper
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper 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 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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.