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Cardamom vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cardamom and dulce de Leche

  • Cardamom has more manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, potassium, and vitamin C, while dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1217% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cardamom is lower.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cardamom is 0, while the glycemic index of dulce de Leche is 42.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cardamom and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +940.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.7%
Contains more IronIron +8117.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +9475%
Contains more ZincZinc +845.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1399900%
~equal in Phosphorus ~193mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +230.9%
Contains more WaterWater +246.7%
~equal in Fats ~7.35g

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 0.002mg 1217%
Iron 13.97mg 0.17mg 173%
Fiber 28g 0g 112%
Zinc 7.47mg 0.79mg 61%
Magnesium 229mg 22mg 49%
Copper 0.383mg 0.004mg 42%
Potassium 1119mg 350mg 23%
Vitamin C 21mg 2.6mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.68g 4.534g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.405mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.016mg 16%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.016mg 15%
Calcium 383mg 251mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Protein 10.76g 6.84g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.21mg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Sodium 18mg 129mg 5%
Carbs 68.47g 55.35g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 2.143g 3%
Folate 11µg 3%
Phosphorus 178mg 193mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Fats 6.7g 7.35g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calories 311kcal 315kcal 0%
Net carbs 40.47g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.375g 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.