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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 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.