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Cardamom vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cardamom and nachos

  • Cardamom is richer than nachos in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cardamom is 1209% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 19 times more vitamin C than nachos. Cardamom contains 21mg of vitamin C, while nachos contain 1.1mg.
  • Cardamom contains less sodium.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than nachos.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +445.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +507.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.1%
Contains more IronIron +1762.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +498.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +768.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14873.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%

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%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.1%
Contains more OtherOther +209.6%
Contains more FatsFats +220.9%
Contains more WaterWater +351.7%

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1511.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1072.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Nachos DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 0.187mg 1209%
Iron 13.97mg 0.75mg 165%
Fiber 28g 3.2g 99%
Zinc 7.47mg 0.86mg 60%
Magnesium 229mg 42mg 45%
Copper 0.383mg 0.064mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 14.02g 33%
Calcium 383mg 63mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 5.04g 31%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Fats 6.7g 21.5g 23%
Potassium 1119mg 362mg 22%
Vitamin C 21mg 1.1mg 22%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Sodium 18mg 313mg 13%
Protein 10.76g 4.32g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Carbs 68.47g 34.91g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.68g 2.173g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.123mg 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.133mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.63mg 3%
Phosphorus 178mg 198mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Calories 311kcal 343kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.215mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 40.47g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.