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Cardamom vs. Ground cloves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cardamom and Ground cloves?

  • Cardamom is higher in Zinc, Iron, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus, yet Ground cloves are higher in Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Ground cloves' daily need coverage for Manganese is 1397% more.
  • Cardamom has 105 times more Vitamin C than Ground cloves. While Cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C, Ground cloves have only 0.2mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cardamom is lower.

We used Spices, cardamom and Spices, cloves, ground types in this article.

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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 185% 190% 90% 444% 123% 63% 45% 36% 7843% 39%
Contains more IronIron +18.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +222%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.7%
~equal in Potassium ~1020mg
~equal in Copper ~0.368mg

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 0.67% 9.6% 176% 0% 40% 51% 29% 31% 90% 0% 355% 19% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70%
~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
6% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.2%
Contains more FatsFats +94%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
~equal in Carbs ~65.53g
~equal in Other ~5.63g

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
44% 16% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.952 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.606 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +738.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Ground cloves Opinion
Calories 311kcal 274kcal Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 5.97g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 13g Ground cloves
Vitamin C 21mg 0.2mg Cardamom
Net carbs 40.47g 31.63g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 65.53g Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 259mg Ground cloves
Calcium 383mg 632mg Ground cloves
Potassium 1119mg 1020mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 11.83mg Cardamom
Sugar 2.38g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 33.9g Ground cloves
Copper 0.383mg 0.368mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 2.32mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 104mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 277mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 0IU 160IU Ground cloves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Ground cloves
Vitamin E 8.82mg Ground cloves
Manganese 28mg 60.127mg Ground cloves
Selenium 7.2µg Ground cloves
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.158mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.22mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 1.56mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B5 0.509mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.391mg Ground cloves
Vitamin K 141.8µg Ground cloves
Folate 25µg Ground cloves
Trans Fat 0g 0.254g Cardamom
Choline 37.4mg Ground cloves
Saturated Fat 0.68g 3.952g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 1.393g Ground cloves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 3.606g Ground cloves
Tryptophan 0.03mg Ground cloves
Threonine 0.18mg Ground cloves
Isoleucine 0.24mg Ground cloves
Leucine 0.4mg Ground cloves
Lysine 0.37mg Ground cloves
Methionine 0.08mg Ground cloves
Phenylalanine 0.23mg Ground cloves
Valine 0.34mg Ground cloves
Histidine 0.13mg Ground cloves
Fructose 1.07g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - ALA 0.585g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - DPA 0.184g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g Ground cloves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Ground cloves
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
63%
Ground cloves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
906%
Ground cloves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.272g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/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.