Cardamom vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cardamom and ginger
- Ginger has less manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and copper.
- Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1207% more.
- Cardamom has 24 times more calcium than ginger. Cardamom has 383mg of calcium, while ginger has 16mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cardamom and Ginger root, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +432.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2293.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +169.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2228.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2097.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +423.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12127.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +692% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +435.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +491.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +793.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +285.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +651.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +852.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +464.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28mg | 0.229mg | 1207% |
| Iron | 13.97mg | 0.6mg | 167% |
| Fiber | 28g | 2g | 104% |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 0.34mg | 65% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 43mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 383mg | 16mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 415mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 34mg | 21% |
| Protein | 10.76g | 1.82g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 5mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 17.77g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.226mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.025mg | 14% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 80kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.034mg | 11% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 0.75g | 9% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 0.203g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 0.154g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 0.154g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
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.