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Brown sugar vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brown sugar and Cardamom

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C in Cardamom is higher than in Brown sugar.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 1215% more than Brown sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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 +361.4%
Contains more Iron +1867.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2444.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +4350%
Contains more Potassium +741.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +24800%
Contains more Copper +714.9%
Contains more Manganese +43650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +361.4%
Contains more Iron +1867.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2444.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +4350%
Contains more Potassium +741.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +24800%
Contains more Copper +714.9%
Contains more Manganese +43650%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +901.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +461%
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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +901.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +461%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Protein +8866.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +517.9%
Contains more Other +1186.7%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Protein +8866.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +517.9%
Contains more Other +1186.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 40.47g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 0g 6.7g Cardamom
Carbs 98.09g 68.47g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 311kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Cardamom
Fiber 0g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 83mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 0.71mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 9mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 4mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 133mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 28mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 0.03mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.047mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 0.064mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 1.102mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 1µg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.68g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.43g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.