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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~7.9mg

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%
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.247mg
~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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
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%
~equal in Other ~6.37g

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
12% 15% 73%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Poppy seed 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.