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Cardamom vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cardamom and Brussels sprout

  • Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cardamom is 1203% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 18 times more Zinc than Brussels sprout. Cardamom contains 7.47mg of Zinc, while Brussels sprout contains 0.42mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +811.9%
Contains more Iron +897.9%
Contains more Magnesium +895.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +158%
Contains more Potassium +187.7%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Contains more Zinc +1678.6%
Contains more Copper +447.1%
Contains more Manganese +8208.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +811.9%
Contains more Iron +897.9%
Contains more Magnesium +895.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +158%
Contains more Potassium +187.7%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Contains more Zinc +1678.6%
Contains more Copper +447.1%
Contains more Manganese +8208.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +304.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +304.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +218.3%
Contains more Fats +2133.3%
Contains more Carbs +665%
Contains more Other +322.6%
Contains more Water +938.6%
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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +218.3%
Contains more Fats +2133.3%
Contains more Carbs +665%
Contains more Other +322.6%
Contains more Water +938.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3682.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35481.4%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3682.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35481.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardamom Brussels sprout
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 Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 5.15g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 3.38g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 0.3g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 8.95g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 43kcal Cardamom
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 3.8g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 42mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 1.4mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 23mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 69mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 389mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 25mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 0.42mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.07mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg 0.337mg Cardamom
Selenium 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 21mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.139mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.09mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.745mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.219mg Cardamom
Folate 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.023g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Cardamom
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.618g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.