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Cardamom vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cardamom and Fenugreek

  • Cardamom is higher in Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Fenugreek is higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 1164% more than Fenugreek.
  • Cardamom contains 7 times more Vitamin C than Fenugreek. While Cardamom contains 21mg of Vitamin C, Fenugreek contains only 3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Spices, fenugreek 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.
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +2180.1%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains more Copper +189.8%
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 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +2180.1%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains more Copper +189.8%

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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
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 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Other +70.3%
Contains more Protein +113.8%
Equal in Fats - 6.41
Equal in Water - 8.84
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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Other +70.3%
Contains more Protein +113.8%
Equal in Fats - 6.41
Equal in Water - 8.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 33.75g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 6.7g 6.41g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 58.35g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 28g 24.6g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 176mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 229mg 191mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 296mg Fenugreek
Potassium 1119mg 770mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 67mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 2.5mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 28mg 1.228mg Cardamom
Selenium 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 21mg 3mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 0.68g 1.46g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Fenugreek
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
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.78g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.