Cardamom vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cardamom and chocolate different?
- Cardamom is richer in manganese, fiber, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6, while chocolate is higher in copper.
- Cardamom covers your daily need for manganese, 1156% more than chocolate.
- Cardamom contains 7 times more calcium than chocolate. Cardamom contains 383mg of calcium, while chocolate contains 56mg.
- Cardamom is lower in saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a higher glycemic index (23) than cardamom (0).
Spices, cardamom and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +583.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +271.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1873.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +692% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +264% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +447.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +753.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +366.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +996.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28mg | 1.419mg | 1156% |
| Fiber | 28g | 7g | 84% |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 18.519g | 81% |
| Iron | 13.97mg | 8.02mg | 74% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 1.028mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 2.01mg | 50% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 31.28g | 38% |
| Calcium | 383mg | 56mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 9.54g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 146mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 559mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.042mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.025mg | 14% |
| Protein | 10.76g | 4.88g | 12% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 546kcal | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 1.092g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 206mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 0.725mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 61.17g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.839g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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