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Cardamom vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cardamom and Chinese cabbage

  • Cardamom has more Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, and Potassium, however, Chinese cabbage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1210% more.
  • Cardamom has 39 times more Zinc than Chinese cabbage. Cardamom has 7.47mg of Zinc, while Chinese cabbage has 0.19mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cardamom and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 +264.8%
Contains more Iron +1646.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1105.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.1%
Contains more Potassium +344%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Zinc +3831.6%
Contains more Copper +1723.8%
Contains more Manganese +17510.1%
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 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +264.8%
Contains more Iron +1646.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1105.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.1%
Contains more Potassium +344%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Zinc +3831.6%
Contains more Copper +1723.8%
Contains more Manganese +17510.1%

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 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
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 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +617.3%
Contains more Fats +3250%
Contains more Carbs +3040.8%
Contains more Other +623.8%
Contains more Water +1051.2%
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
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +617.3%
Contains more Fats +3250%
Contains more Carbs +3040.8%
Contains more Other +623.8%
Contains more Water +1051.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 1.18g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 1.5g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 0.2g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 2.18g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 13kcal Cardamom
Sugar 1.18g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 1g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 105mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 0.8mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 19mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 37mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 252mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 65mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 0.19mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.021mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg 0.159mg Cardamom
Selenium 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 0IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 21mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.04mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.07mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.5mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.194mg Cardamom
Folate 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.015g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.096g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardamom Chinese cabbage
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.653g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
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 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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.