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Cardamom vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cardamom and Cayenne pepper?

  • Cardamom is higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1130% more.
  • Cardamom has 3 times more Zinc than Cayenne pepper. While Cardamom has 7.47mg of Zinc, Cayenne pepper has only 2.48mg.

We used Spices, cardamom and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types 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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.8%
Contains more IronIron +79.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +201.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.373mg

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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +689.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +965.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more FatsFats +157.8%
~equal in Water ~8.05g
~equal in Other ~6.04g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +216.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1846.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardamom Cayenne pepper
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 311kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 10.76g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 6.7g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 21mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 40.47g 29.43g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 56.63g Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 152mg Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 148mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 13.97mg 7.8mg Cardamom
Sugar 10.34g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 27.2g Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.373mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 2.48mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 18mg 30mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 28mg 2mg Cardamom
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.68g 3.26g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardamom Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.