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Caraway spice vs. Ground cloves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caraway spice and ground cloves?

  • Caraway spice is richer in phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B1, yet ground cloves are richer in manganese, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
  • Ground cloves' daily need coverage for manganese is 2558% higher.
  • Caraway spice has 105 times more vitamin C than ground cloves. Caraway spice has 21mg of vitamin C, while ground cloves have 0.2mg.
  • Caraway spice contains less saturated fat.

We used Spices, caraway seed and Spices, cloves, ground 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 184% 207% 119% 609% 303% 150% 243% 2.2% 170% 66%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 185% 190% 90% 444% 123% 63% 45% 36% 7843% 39%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more IronIron +37.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +446.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4525.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~259mg
~equal in Calcium ~632mg

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 70% 6% 50% 0% 96% 87% 68% 0% 83% 0% 0% 7.5% 13%
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 0.67% 2.7% 176% 0% 40% 51% 29% 31% 90% 0% 355% 19% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.391mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 g
6% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.2%
Contains more FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.3%
~equal in Water ~9.87g
~equal in Other ~5.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 65% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.272 g
44% 16% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.952 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.606 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +411.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caraway spice Ground cloves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway spice Ground cloves DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 60.127mg 2558%
Vitamin K 0µg 141.8µg 118%
Phosphorus 568mg 104mg 66%
Copper 0.91mg 0.368mg 60%
Iron 16.23mg 11.83mg 55%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 8.82mg 42%
Zinc 5.5mg 2.32mg 29%
Protein 19.77g 5.97g 28%
Vitamin C 21mg 0.2mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.383mg 0.158mg 19%
Fiber 38g 33.9g 16%
Saturated fat 0.62g 3.952g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.125g 1.393g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.606mg 1.56mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.379mg 0.22mg 12%
Sodium 17mg 277mg 11%
Potassium 1351mg 1020mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.509mg 10%
Selenium 12.1µg 7.2µg 9%
Calcium 689mg 632mg 6%
Carbs 49.9g 65.53g 5%
Folate 10µg 25µg 4%
Calories 333kcal 274kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.272g 3.606g 2%
Choline 24.7mg 37.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.391mg 2%
Fats 14.59g 13g 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 8µg 1%
Fructose 1.07g 1%
Net carbs 11.9g 31.63g N/A
Magnesium 258mg 259mg 0%
Sugar 0.64g 2.38g N/A
Trans fat 0.254g N/A
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.03mg 0%
Threonine 0.756mg 0.18mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 1.218mg 0.4mg 0%
Lysine 1.031mg 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.361mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.867mg 0.23mg 0%
Valine 1.037mg 0.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.585g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.184g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caraway spice Ground cloves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Caraway spice
63%
Ground cloves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
Caraway spice
906%
Ground cloves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.332g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/nutrients
  2. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/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.