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Cardamom vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cardamom and french fries

  • Cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper, vitamin C, and potassium, yet french fries are richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cardamom is 1207% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 21 times more calcium than french fries. Cardamom contains 383mg of calcium, while french fries contain 18mg.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +554.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2027.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +1624.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1394%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11236%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +213.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.2%
Contains more OtherOther +213%
Contains more FatsFats +119.9%
Contains more WaterWater +365.6%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +586.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1155.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom French fries DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 0.247mg 1207%
Iron 13.97mg 0.81mg 165%
Fiber 28g 3.8g 97%
Zinc 7.47mg 0.5mg 63%
Magnesium 229mg 35mg 46%
Calcium 383mg 18mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 5.398g 33%
Copper 0.383mg 0.124mg 29%
Vitamin C 21mg 4.7mg 18%
Potassium 1119mg 579mg 16%
Protein 10.76g 3.43g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 5.969g 13%
Fats 6.7g 14.73g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 3.004mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.372mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.039mg 11%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Carbs 68.47g 41.44g 9%
Folate 30µg 8%
Saturated fat 0.68g 2.336g 8%
Phosphorus 178mg 125mg 8%
Sodium 18mg 210mg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.17mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Calories 311kcal 312kcal 0%
Net carbs 40.47g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardamom French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.