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Cardamom vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardamom and Pilaf different?

  • Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium, while Pilaf is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need of Manganese 1179% more than Pilaf.
  • Cardamom contains 23 times more Fiber than Pilaf. Cardamom contains 28g of Fiber, while Pilaf contains 1.2g.
  • Cardamom is lower in Sodium.

Spices, cardamom and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared types were used 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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Calcium +361.4%
Contains more Iron +472.5%
Contains more Magnesium +615.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +495.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +639.6%
Contains more Copper +130.7%
Contains more Manganese +3074.6%
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Calcium +361.4%
Contains more Iron +472.5%
Contains more Magnesium +615.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +495.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +639.6%
Contains more Copper +130.7%
Contains more Manganese +3074.6%

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin C +412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Fats +389.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.42
Equal in Water - 8.04
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
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +389.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.42
Equal in Water - 8.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 10.76g 10.42g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 1.37g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 311kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 1.2g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 83mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 2.44mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 32mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 154mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 188mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 1303mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 1.01mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.166mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg 0.882mg Cardamom
Selenium 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 21mg 4.1mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.087mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Cardamom
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.373g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.377g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 1285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.