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Cardamom vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cardamom and Sardine

  • Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, and Magnesium, yet Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cardamom is 1213% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +487.2%
Contains more Potassium +181.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +470.2%
Contains more Copper +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +25825.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.3%
Equal in Calcium - 382
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +487.2%
Contains more Potassium +181.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +470.2%
Contains more Copper +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +25825.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.3%
Equal in Calcium - 382

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +34%
Contains more Protein +128.8%
Contains more Fats +70.9%
Contains more Water +619.9%
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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +34%
Contains more Protein +128.8%
Contains more Fats +70.9%
Contains more Water +619.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1097.2%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1097.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 0g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 6.7g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 68.47g 0g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 208kcal Cardamom
Fiber 28g 0g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 382mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 2.92mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 39mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 1119mg 397mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 307mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 1.31mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.186mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg 0.108mg Cardamom
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.08mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.167mg Cardamom
Folate 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Cardamom
Saturated Fat 0.68g 1.528g Cardamom
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardamom Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.848g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardamom
Cardamom is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.