Cardamom vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cardamom and caramel
- The amount of manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, potassium, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 in cardamom is higher than in caramel.
- Cardamom covers your daily manganese needs 1217% more than caramel.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of cardamom is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cardamom and Candies, caramels.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1247.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +422.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9878.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2027.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1597.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +254445.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +644.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +310.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +708.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28mg | 0.011mg | 1217% |
| Iron | 13.97mg | 0.14mg | 173% |
| Fiber | 28g | 0g | 112% |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 0.44mg | 64% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 17mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.018mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 214mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 383mg | 138mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.4mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 3.478g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.056mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 10.76g | 4.6g | 12% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 245mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 114mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 2.476g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.103mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 382kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 77g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 6.7g | 8.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 1.542g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins