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Cardamom vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cardamom and black gram different?

  • Cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, calcium, and vitamin C; however, black gram is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cardamom is 1151% higher.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index (0) than black gram (43).

Spices, cardamom and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw are the varieties 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.
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 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +84.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +123%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1733.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.9%

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +308.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +72.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%

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
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +923.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Black gram DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 1.527mg 1151%
Iron 13.97mg 7.57mg 80%
Copper 0.383mg 0.981mg 66%
Folate 216µg 54%
Fiber 28g 18.3g 39%
Zinc 7.47mg 3.35mg 37%
Protein 10.76g 25.21g 29%
Phosphorus 178mg 379mg 29%
Calcium 383mg 138mg 25%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 18%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Magnesium 229mg 267mg 9%
Fats 6.7g 1.64g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.254mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.273mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.281mg 4%
Potassium 1119mg 983mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 1.071g 4%
Saturated fat 0.68g 0.114g 3%
Carbs 68.47g 58.99g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 0.085g 2%
Calories 311kcal 341kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 1.447mg 2%
Sodium 18mg 38mg 1%
Net carbs 40.47g 40.69g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.875mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 2.089mg 0%
Lysine 1.674mg 0%
Methionine 0.367mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0%
Valine 1.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Black gram
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.