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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.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of cardamom is 0.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2444.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +361.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +741.4%
Contains more IronIron +1867.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +714.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +24800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +901.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +461%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +43.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8866.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +517.9%
Contains more OtherOther +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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.064mg 28mg 1215%
Iron 0.71mg 13.97mg 166%
Fiber 0g 28g 112%
Zinc 0.03mg 7.47mg 68%
Magnesium 9mg 229mg 52%
Copper 0.047mg 0.383mg 37%
Calcium 83mg 383mg 30%
Potassium 133mg 1119mg 29%
Phosphorus 4mg 178mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Protein 0.12g 10.76g 21%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.198mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.23mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.182mg 14%
Carbs 98.09g 68.47g 10%
Fats 0g 6.7g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 1.102mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.43g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.68g 3%
Calories 380kcal 311kcal 3%
Selenium 1.2µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.87g 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Sodium 28mg 18mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
18%
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.