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Cardamom vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cardamom and scallion?

  • Cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, yet scallion is higher in vitamin A.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1210% more.
  • Cardamom has 19 times more zinc than scallion. While cardamom has 7.47mg of zinc, scallion has only 0.39mg.
  • The glycemic index of cardamom is lower.

We used Spices, cardamom and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw 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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1045%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +431.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305.4%
Contains more IronIron +843.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +361.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1815.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +381.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17400%
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.
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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +488%
Contains more FatsFats +3426.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +832.8%
Contains more OtherOther +614.8%
Contains more WaterWater +984.9%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3122.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +481.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Scallion DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 0.16mg 1210%
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Iron 13.97mg 1.48mg 156%
Fiber 28g 2.6g 102%
Zinc 7.47mg 0.39mg 64%
Magnesium 229mg 20mg 50%
Copper 0.383mg 0.083mg 33%
Calcium 383mg 72mg 31%
Potassium 1119mg 276mg 25%
Carbs 68.47g 7.34g 20%
Phosphorus 178mg 37mg 20%
Protein 10.76g 1.83g 18%
Folate 64µg 16%
Calories 311kcal 32kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.061mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.055mg 12%
Fats 6.7g 0.19g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.525mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.68g 0.032g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 2%
Vitamin C 21mg 18.8mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 0.027g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.074g 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Net carbs 40.47g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Sodium 18mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
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 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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.