Cardamom vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cardamom and brazil nut
- Cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, and vitamin C, yet brazil nut is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cardamom is 1164% higher.
- Cardamom contains 30 times more vitamin C than brazil nut. Cardamom contains 21mg of vitamin C, while brazil nut contains 0.7mg.
- Cardamom contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.
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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 | +139.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +474.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2189.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +355.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +307.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +273.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +211.6% |
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:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +483.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +142.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +901.5% |
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
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2644.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5574.2% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 3485% | |
| Manganese | 28mg | 1.223mg | 1164% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 24.399g | 160% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 1.743mg | 151% |
| Iron | 13.97mg | 2.43mg | 144% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 67.1g | 93% |
| Fiber | 28g | 7.5g | 82% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 725mg | 78% |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 16.134g | 70% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 23.879g | 58% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 38% | |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 376mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.617mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 4.06mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.7mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 383mg | 160mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 11.74g | 19% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 659kcal | 17% |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 659mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.035mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.101mg | 10% |
| Protein | 10.76g | 14.32g | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 0.295mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.19mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.76mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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