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Cardamom vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cardamom and broccoli?

  • Cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, yet broccoli is richer in vitamin C.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1208% higher.
  • Cardamom has 19 times more iron than broccoli. Cardamom has 13.97mg of iron, while broccoli has 0.73mg.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than broccoli.

We used Spices, cardamom and Broccoli, raw 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 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +990.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +714.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.1%
Contains more IronIron +1813.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +681.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1722%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13233.3%

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +281.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1710.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +931.2%
Contains more OtherOther +565.5%
Contains more WaterWater +978.5%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7809.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1031.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardamom Broccoli
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 Cardamom Broccoli DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 0.21mg 1208%
Iron 13.97mg 0.73mg 166%
Fiber 28g 2.6g 102%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 85%
Vitamin C 21mg 89.2mg 76%
Zinc 7.47mg 0.41mg 64%
Magnesium 229mg 21mg 50%
Copper 0.383mg 0.049mg 37%
Calcium 383mg 47mg 34%
Potassium 1119mg 316mg 24%
Carbs 68.47g 6.64g 21%
Folate 63µg 16%
Phosphorus 178mg 66mg 16%
Protein 10.76g 2.82g 16%
Calories 311kcal 34kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.071mg 11%
Fats 6.7g 0.37g 10%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.117mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.175mg 4%
Choline 18.7mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.038g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.639mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.68g 0.039g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 0.011g 2%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Sodium 18mg 33mg 1%
Net carbs 40.47g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Broccoli
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
18%
Cardamom
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.