Cardamom vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cardamom and ground ginger?
- Cardamom is higher in fiber, zinc, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin B1, yet ground ginger is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Ground ginger's daily need coverage for manganese is 230% more.
- Cardamom has 30 times more vitamin C than ground ginger. While cardamom has 21mg of vitamin C, ground ginger has only 0.7mg.
We used Spices, cardamom and Spices, ginger, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.9% |
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 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +773% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
Other:
5.79 g
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
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Carbs
~71.62g
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Other
~5.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.43 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28mg | 33.3mg | 230% |
| Selenium | 55.8µg | 101% | |
| Iron | 13.97mg | 19.8mg | 73% |
| Fiber | 28g | 14.1g | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 9.62mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 3.64mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.626mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 383mg | 114mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.7mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.48mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 2.599g | 9% |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 1320mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 214mg | 4% |
| Protein | 10.76g | 8.98g | 4% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 4.24g | 4% |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 0.929g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 0.479g | 1% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 335kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 168mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 71.62g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 57.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.39g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | N/A |
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
18%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
603%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.919g)
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.