Cardamom vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cardamom and Amaranth grain different?
- Cardamom is higher than Amaranth grain in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Cardamom covers your daily need of Manganese 1180% more than Amaranth grain.
- Cardamom contains 13 times more Fiber than Amaranth grain. Cardamom contains 28g of Fiber, while Amaranth grain contains 2.1g.
Spices, cardamom and Amaranth grain, cooked types were used 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.
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Calcium
+714.9%
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Iron
+565.2%
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Magnesium
+252.3%
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Phosphorus
+20.3%
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Potassium
+728.9%
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Zinc
+768.6%
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Copper
+157%
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Manganese
+3178.7%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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+714.9%
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Iron
+565.2%
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Magnesium
+252.3%
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Phosphorus
+20.3%
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Potassium
+728.9%
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Zinc
+768.6%
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Copper
+157%
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Manganese
+3178.7%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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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Vitamin B1
+1220%
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Vitamin B2
+727.3%
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Vitamin B3
+368.9%
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Vitamin B6
+103.5%
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Vitamin B1
+1220%
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Vitamin B2
+727.3%
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Vitamin B3
+368.9%
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Vitamin B6
+103.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+183.2%
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Fats
+324.1%
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Carbs
+266.3%
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Other
+651.9%
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Water
+807.7%
Protein:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
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5.79 g
Protein:
3.8 g
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1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
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Protein
+183.2%
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+324.1%
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+266.3%
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+651.9%
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+807.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 40.47g | 16.59g |
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| Protein | 10.76g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 6.7g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 68.47g | 18.69g |
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| Calories | 311kcal | 102kcal |
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| Starch | 16.23g |
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| Fiber | 28g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 383mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 13.97mg | 2.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 229mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 1119mg | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 7.47mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 28mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 22µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.68g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.87g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cardamom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)