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Cardamom vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cardamom and brunost?

  • Cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and copper, yet brunost is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1216% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cardamom is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cardamom is lower.

We used Spices, cardamom and Cheese, gjetost types in this article.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.1%
Contains more IronIron +2586.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +555.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149.4%
~equal in Calcium ~400mg

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 0% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.5%
Contains more OtherOther +21.9%
Contains more FatsFats +340.4%
Contains more WaterWater +62.3%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +805.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Brunost DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 0.04mg 1216%
Iron 13.97mg 0.52mg 168%
Fiber 28g 0g 112%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 1.382mg 92%
Saturated fat 0.68g 19.16g 84%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 67%
Zinc 7.47mg 1.14mg 58%
Magnesium 229mg 70mg 38%
Phosphorus 178mg 444mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Fats 6.7g 29.51g 35%
Copper 0.383mg 0.08mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 18mg 600mg 25%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 7.879g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.315mg 10%
Carbs 68.47g 42.65g 9%
Potassium 1119mg 1409mg 9%
Calories 311kcal 466kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.938g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.271mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.813mg 2%
Protein 10.76g 9.65g 2%
Calcium 383mg 400mg 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 40.47g 42.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.