Cardamom vs Cinnamon - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cardamom and Cinnamon?
- Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Cinnamon is richer in Fiber, and Calcium.
- Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 458% higher.
- Cardamom has 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Cinnamon. Cardamom has 0.198mg of Vitamin B1, while Cinnamon has 0.022mg.
We used Spices, cardamom and Spices, cinnamon, ground types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+67.9%
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Potassium
+159.6%
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Magnesium
+281.7%
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Copper
+13%
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Zinc
+308.2%
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Phosphorus
+178.1%
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Calcium
+161.6%
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Sodium
-44.4%
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Iron
+67.9%
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Potassium
+159.6%
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Magnesium
+281.7%
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Copper
+13%
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Zinc
+308.2%
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Phosphorus
+178.1%
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Calcium
+161.6%
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Sodium
-44.4%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+452.6%
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Vitamin B1
+800%
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Vitamin B2
+343.9%
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Vitamin B6
+45.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+20.9%
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Vitamin C
+452.6%
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Vitamin B1
+800%
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Vitamin B2
+343.9%
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Vitamin B6
+45.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+20.9%
Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
20
21
Mineral Summary Score
164
111
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
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65%
24%
Carbohydrates
68%
81%
Fats
31%
6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 311 | 247 |
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| Protein | 10.76 | 3.99 |
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| Fats | 6.7 | 1.24 |
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| Vitamin C | 21 | 3.8 |
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| Carbs | 68.47 | 80.59 |
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| Cholesterol | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Iron | 13.97 | 8.32 |
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| Calcium | 383 | 1002 |
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| Potassium | 1119 | 431 |
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| Magnesium | 229 | 60 |
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| Sugar | 2.17 |
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| Fiber | 28 | 53.1 |
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| Copper | 0.383 | 0.339 |
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| Zinc | 7.47 | 1.83 |
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| Phosphorus | 178 | 64 |
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| Sodium | 18 | 10 |
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| Vitamin A | 0 | 295 |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32 |
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| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198 | 0.022 |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.182 | 0.041 |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.102 | 1.332 |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.358 |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 | 0.158 |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin K | 31.2 |
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| Folate | 6 |
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| Trans Fat | 0 | 0 | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.68 | 0.345 |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.87 | 0.246 |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43 | 0.068 |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049 |
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| Threonine | 0.136 |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146 |
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| Leucine | 0.253 |
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| Lysine | 0.243 |
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| Methionine | 0.078 |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.146 |
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| Valine | 0.224 |
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| Histidine | 0.117 |
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| Fructose | 1.11 |
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