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Cardamom vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cardamom and edible mushroom?

  • Cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C, yet edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1215% higher.
  • Cardamom has 128 times more calcium than edible mushroom. Cardamom has 383mg of calcium, while edible mushroom has 3mg.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than edible mushroom.

We used Spices, cardamom and Mushrooms, white, raw types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2444.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.9%
Contains more IronIron +2694%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1336.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59474.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1870.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2000.3%
Contains more OtherOther +573.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1016.5%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 0.047mg 1215%
Iron 13.97mg 0.5mg 168%
Fiber 28g 1g 108%
Zinc 7.47mg 0.52mg 63%
Magnesium 229mg 9mg 52%
Calcium 383mg 3mg 38%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 30%
Potassium 1119mg 318mg 24%
Carbs 68.47g 3.26g 22%
Vitamin C 21mg 2.1mg 21%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.402mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 3.607mg 16%
Protein 10.76g 3.09g 15%
Calories 311kcal 22kcal 14%
Phosphorus 178mg 86mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.104mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.081mg 10%
Fats 6.7g 0.34g 10%
Copper 0.383mg 0.318mg 7%
Folate 17µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.68g 0.05g 3%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 0g 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.16g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Sodium 18mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 40.47g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.