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Cardamom vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cardamom and Chili pepper

  • Cardamom is higher in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, and Potassium, yet Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 1209% more than Chili pepper.
  • Cardamom contains 29 times more Zinc than Chili pepper. While Cardamom contains 7.47mg of Zinc, Chili pepper contains only 0.26mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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 Calcium +2635.7%
Contains more Iron +1256.3%
Contains more Magnesium +895.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +314%
Contains more Potassium +247.5%
Contains more Zinc +2773.1%
Contains more Copper +196.9%
Contains more Manganese +14873.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +2635.7%
Contains more Iron +1256.3%
Contains more Magnesium +895.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +314%
Contains more Potassium +247.5%
Contains more Zinc +2773.1%
Contains more Copper +196.9%
Contains more Manganese +14873.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +475.4%
Contains more Fats +1422.7%
Contains more Carbs +677.2%
Contains more Other +573.3%
Contains more Water +963%
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% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +475.4%
Contains more Fats +1422.7%
Contains more Carbs +677.2%
Contains more Other +573.3%
Contains more Water +963%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 7.31g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 1.87g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 0.44g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 8.81g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 40kcal Cardamom
Sugar 5.3g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 1.5g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 14mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 1.03mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 23mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 43mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 322mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 7.47mg 0.26mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.129mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg 0.187mg Cardamom
Selenium 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 21mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.072mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.086mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.024g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.239g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Chili pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Cardamom
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.638g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
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)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.