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Cardamom vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cardamom and Salsa

  • Cardamom is richer than Salsa in Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cardamom is 147% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 44 times more Zinc than Salsa. Cardamom contains 7.47mg of Zinc, while Salsa contains 0.17mg.
  • Cardamom contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cardamom and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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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Salsa
Contains more Calcium +3091.7%
Contains more Iron +523.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1331.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +493.3%
Contains more Potassium +314.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +4294.1%
Contains more Copper +299%
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +3091.7%
Contains more Iron +523.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1331.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +493.3%
Contains more Potassium +314.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +4294.1%
Contains more Copper +299%

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Protein +617.3%
Contains more Fats +3250%
Contains more Carbs +878.1%
Contains more Other +261.9%
Contains more Water +983.3%
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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +617.3%
Contains more Fats +3250%
Contains more Carbs +878.1%
Contains more Other +261.9%
Contains more Water +983.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5337.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +301.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5337.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +301.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 5.6g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 1.5g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 0.2g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 7g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 36kcal Cardamom
Fiber 28g 1.4g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 12mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 2.24mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 16mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 30mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 270mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 430mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 0.17mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.096mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 0.4µg Salsa
Vitamin A 0IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin C 21mg 4mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.05mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.03mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 1.08mg Cardamom
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.149mg Cardamom
Folate 19µg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.016g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.107g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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

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.