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Cardamom vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cardamom and Saffron

  • Cardamom has more Fiber, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium, however, Saffron is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need of Fiber 96% more than Saffron.
  • Cardamom has 7 times more Zinc than Saffron. While Cardamom has 7.47mg of Zinc, Saffron has only 1.09mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cardamom and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245%
Contains more IronIron +25.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +585.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.6%
~equal in Manganese ~28.408mg

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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +284.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
~equal in Protein ~11.43g
~equal in Carbs ~65.37g
~equal in Other ~5.45g

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Saffron Opinion
Calories 311kcal 310kcal Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 6.7g 5.85g Cardamom
Vitamin C 21mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 40.47g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 68.47g 65.37g Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 383mg 111mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 13.97mg 11.1mg Cardamom
Fiber 28g 3.9g Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.328mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 1.09mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 252mg Saffron
Sodium 18mg 148mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Saffron
Manganese 28mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.115mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 93µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.68g 1.586g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.429g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 2.067g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Saffron
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
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.