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Cardamom vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cardamom and Cumin

  • Cardamom has more Manganese, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Cumin is richer in Iron, Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 1072% more than Cumin.
  • Cumin has 3 times less Fiber than Cardamom. Cardamom has 28g of Fiber, while Cumin has 10.5g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cardamom and Spices, cumin 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.
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Cumin
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +740.1%
Contains more Calcium +143.1%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Magnesium +59.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Copper +126.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +740.1%
Contains more Calcium +143.1%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Magnesium +59.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Copper +126.4%

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.
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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +232.4%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Equal in Water - 8.06
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
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +232.4%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Equal in Water - 8.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1513.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +662.6%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1513.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +662.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 33.74g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 6.7g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 68.47g 44.24g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 10.5g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 13.97mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 229mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 178mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 1119mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 18mg 168mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 4.8mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 28mg 3.333mg Cardamom
Selenium 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 0IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 21mg 7.7mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 10µg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 0.68g 1.535g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Cumin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.855g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.