Cardamom vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cardamom and poppy seed different?
- Cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, and vitamin C; however, poppy seed is richer in copper, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cardamom is 926% higher.
- Cardamom contains 21 times more vitamin C than poppy seed. While cardamom contains 21mg of vitamin C, poppy seed contains only 1mg.
- Cardamom has less saturated fat.
Spices, cardamom and Spices, poppy seed are the varieties 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +43.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +317.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +324.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +388.8% |
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 | +2000% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +331.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 28mg | 6.707mg | 926% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 28.569g | 188% |
Copper | 0.383mg | 1.627mg | 138% |
Calcium | 383mg | 1438mg | 106% |
Phosphorus | 178mg | 870mg | 99% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.854mg | 55% |
Fats | 6.7g | 41.56g | 54% |
Iron | 13.97mg | 9.76mg | 53% |
Fiber | 28g | 19.5g | 34% |
Magnesium | 229mg | 347mg | 28% |
Selenium | 13.5µg | 25% | |
Vitamin C | 21mg | 1mg | 22% |
Folate | 82µg | 21% | |
Saturated fat | 0.68g | 4.517g | 17% |
Protein | 10.76g | 17.99g | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 5.982g | 13% |
Carbs | 68.47g | 28.13g | 13% |
Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 12% | |
Potassium | 1119mg | 719mg | 12% |
Calories | 311kcal | 525kcal | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
Zinc | 7.47mg | 7.9mg | 4% |
Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 0.896mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.247mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 40.47g | 8.63g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
Sodium | 18mg | 26mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.819mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.321mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.952mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.502mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.758mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.095mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
Other:
5.79 g
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +39.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +520.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.43 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +587.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6544% |