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Cardamom vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cardamom and Figs

  • Cardamom is higher than Figs in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 1212% more than Figs.
  • Cardamom contains 50 times more Zinc than Figs. While Cardamom contains 7.47mg of Zinc, Figs contain only 0.15mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Figs, raw.

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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.
Cardamom
Cardamom
8
:
2
Figs
Figs
Contains more Calcium +994.3%
Contains more Iron +3675.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1247.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1171.4%
Contains more Potassium +382.3%
Contains more Zinc +4880%
Contains more Copper +447.1%
Contains more Manganese +21775%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Cardamom
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +994.3%
Contains more Iron +3675.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1247.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1171.4%
Contains more Potassium +382.3%
Contains more Zinc +4880%
Contains more Copper +447.1%
Contains more Manganese +21775%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%

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.
Cardamom
Cardamom
5
:
5
Figs
Figs
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Cardamom
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cardamom
Cardamom
4
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Protein +1334.7%
Contains more Fats +2133.3%
Contains more Carbs +257%
Contains more Other +777.3%
Contains more Water +855.4%
Cardamom
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
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +1334.7%
Contains more Fats +2133.3%
Contains more Carbs +257%
Contains more Other +777.3%
Contains more Water +855.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cardamom
Cardamom
2
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1218.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Cardamom
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1218.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Figs Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 16.28g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 0.75g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 0.3g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 19.18g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 74kcal Cardamom
Sugar 16.26g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 2.9g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 35mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 0.37mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 17mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 14mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 232mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 7.47mg 0.15mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.07mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg 0.128mg Cardamom
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 0IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 21mg 2mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.06mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.05mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.4mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.113mg Cardamom
Folate 6µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.066g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.144g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Figs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Cardamom
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.