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Cardamom vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cardamom and caraway spice

  • Cardamom has more manganese and zinc, while caraway spice has more copper, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1161% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cardamom and Spices, caraway seed.

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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 184% 207% 119% 609% 303% 150% 243% 2.2% 170% 66%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2053.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +16.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.1%
~equal in Sodium ~17mg

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 70% 6% 50% 0% 96% 87% 68% 0% 83% 0% 0% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.7%
Contains more FatsFats +117.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
~equal in Other ~5.87g

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
6% 65% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +719%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +660.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.62g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Caraway spice DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 1.3mg 1161%
Copper 0.383mg 0.91mg 59%
Phosphorus 178mg 568mg 56%
Fiber 28g 38g 40%
Calcium 383mg 689mg 31%
Iron 13.97mg 16.23mg 28%
Selenium 12.1µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 3.272g 19%
Zinc 7.47mg 5.5mg 18%
Protein 10.76g 19.77g 18%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 7.125g 16%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 3.606mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.383mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.379mg 15%
Fats 6.7g 14.59g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.36mg 10%
Magnesium 229mg 258mg 7%
Potassium 1119mg 1351mg 7%
Carbs 68.47g 49.9g 6%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Calories 311kcal 333kcal 1%
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg 0%
Net carbs 40.47g 11.9g N/A
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Sodium 18mg 17mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.68g 0.62g 0%
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 0.756mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.218mg 0%
Lysine 1.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.361mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.867mg 0%
Valine 1.037mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Caraway spice
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
37%
Caraway spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
205%
Caraway spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.