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, vitamin A, and phosphorus.
- Cardamom covers your daily need for 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.
- The glycemic index of saffron is higher.
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.7% |
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Protein
~11.43g
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Carbs
~65.37g
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Other
~5.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 28g | 3.9g | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 80.8mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 1.01mg | 60% |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 1.09mg | 58% |
| Iron | 13.97mg | 11.1mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 383mg | 111mg | 27% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Manganese | 28mg | 28.408mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 1724mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 252mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 2.067g | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 264mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.267mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.328mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 1.586g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 1.46mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Protein | 10.76g | 11.43g | 1% |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 65.37g | 1% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 5.85g | 1% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 310kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.