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Cardamom vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cardamom and Falafel

  • Cardamom is richer than Falafel in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cardamom is 1187% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Falafel. Cardamom contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Falafel contains 1.6mg.
  • Cardamom contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 Calcium +609.3%
Contains more Iron +308.5%
Contains more Magnesium +179.3%
Contains more Potassium +91.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +398%
Contains more Copper +48.4%
Contains more Manganese +3952.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +609.3%
Contains more Iron +308.5%
Contains more Magnesium +179.3%
Contains more Potassium +91.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +398%
Contains more Copper +48.4%
Contains more Manganese +3952.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192

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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Contains more Vitamin C +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.044
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.044

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +115%
Contains more Other +138.3%
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Fats +165.7%
Contains more Water +318.1%
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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +115%
Contains more Other +138.3%
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Fats +165.7%
Contains more Water +318.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1069.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +867.4%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1069.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +867.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 31.84g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 6.7g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 68.47g 31.84g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 333kcal Falafel
Fiber 28g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 54mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 3.42mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 82mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 1119mg 585mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 294mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 1.5mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.258mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg 0.691mg Cardamom
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 21mg 1.6mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.146mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.166mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 1.044mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.125mg Cardamom
Folate 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.68g 2.383g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardamom Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.