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Cardamom vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cardamom and almonds?

  • Cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, and vitamin C, yet almonds are higher in vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1123% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cardamom is lower.

We used Spices, cardamom and Nuts, almonds types in this article.

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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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.7%
Contains more IronIron +276.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%

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% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.205mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.7%
Contains more WaterWater +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +95.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.6%
Contains more FatsFats +645.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3526.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2767.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Almonds DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 2.179mg 1123%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Iron 13.97mg 3.71mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 12.329g 79%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 31.551g 77%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 1.138mg 74%
Copper 0.383mg 1.031mg 72%
Fats 6.7g 49.93g 67%
Fiber 28g 12.5g 62%
Phosphorus 178mg 481mg 43%
Zinc 7.47mg 3.12mg 40%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Protein 10.76g 21.15g 21%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 3.618mg 16%
Carbs 68.47g 21.55g 16%
Saturated fat 0.68g 3.802g 14%
Calories 311kcal 579kcal 13%
Folate 44µg 11%
Potassium 1119mg 733mg 11%
Calcium 383mg 269mg 11%
Magnesium 229mg 270mg 10%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.137mg 7%
Sodium 18mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.205mg 1%
Net carbs 40.47g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Almonds
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
18%
Cardamom
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.122g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.