Cardamom vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cardamom and nutmeg
- Cardamom has more manganese, iron, zinc, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and calcium, while nutmeg has more copper and vitamin B1.
- Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1091% higher.
- Nutmeg contains 7 times less vitamin C than cardamom. Cardamom contains 21mg of vitamin C, while nutmeg contains 3mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cardamom is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cardamom and Spices, nutmeg, ground.
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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 | +25.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +108.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +219.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +359.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +247.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +865.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +219.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +441.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +270.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28mg | 2.9mg | 1091% |
| Iron | 13.97mg | 3.04mg | 137% |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 25.94g | 115% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 1.027mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 2.15mg | 48% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 36.31g | 46% |
| Fiber | 28g | 20.8g | 29% |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 350mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 3mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 383mg | 184mg | 20% |
| Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.346mg | 12% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 525kcal | 11% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 183mg | 11% |
| Protein | 10.76g | 5.84g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.057mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 49.29g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 3.22g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 213mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 1.299mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 0.35g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 16mg | 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
18%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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121%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardamom is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)