Cardamom vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cardamom and chorizo
- Cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and zinc, yet chorizo is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
- Cardamom covers your daily manganese needs 1216% more than chorizo.
- The amount of saturated fat in cardamom is lower.
- The glycemic index of cardamom is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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 | +1172.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4687.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +778.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +378.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69900% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +365.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3581.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +471.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +284.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2014.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +704.7% |
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 | 0.04mg | 1216% |
| Iron | 13.97mg | 1.59mg | 155% |
| Fiber | 28g | 0g | 112% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 14.38g | 62% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1235mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 18mg | 50% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 38.27g | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 18.4g | 44% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 383mg | 8mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 3.41mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.63mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.08mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Protein | 10.76g | 24.1g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 5.131mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.53mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 1.86g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 398mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 3.46g | 20% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 455kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0% |
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?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 1217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals