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Cardamom vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cardamom and oranges?

  • Cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, yet oranges are richer in vitamin C.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1216% higher.
  • Cardamom has 140 times more iron than oranges. Cardamom has 13.97mg of iron, while oranges have 0.1mg.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than oranges.

We used Spices, cardamom and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties types in this comparison.

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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%
Orange
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +857.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +518.2%
Contains more IronIron +13870%
Contains more CopperCopper +751.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +10571.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1171.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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%
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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 177% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Orange
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1044.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5483.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +482.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1215.9%
Contains more WaterWater +947.7%

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
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3682.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1620%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardamom Orange
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 Orange DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 0.025mg 1216%
Iron 13.97mg 0.1mg 173%
Fiber 28g 2.4g 102%
Zinc 7.47mg 0.07mg 67%
Magnesium 229mg 10mg 52%
Copper 0.383mg 0.045mg 38%
Vitamin C 21mg 53.2mg 36%
Calcium 383mg 40mg 34%
Potassium 1119mg 181mg 28%
Phosphorus 178mg 14mg 23%
Protein 10.76g 0.94g 20%
Carbs 68.47g 11.75g 19%
Calories 311kcal 47kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.06mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.04mg 11%
Fats 6.7g 0.12g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.087mg 9%
Folate 30µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.282mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.68g 0.015g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.025g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 0.023g 2%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Sodium 18mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 40.47g 9.35g N/A
Sugar 9.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.015mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.023mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0%
Valine 0.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Orange
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
21%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.665g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.