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, 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
Other:
5.79 g
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
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Other
~6.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.43 g
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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 311kcal | 318kcal |
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| Protein | 10.76g | 12.01g |
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| Fats | 6.7g | 17.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 76.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 40.47g | 29.43g |
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| Carbs | 68.47g | 56.63g |
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| Magnesium | 229mg | 152mg |
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| Calcium | 383mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 1119mg | 2014mg |
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| Iron | 13.97mg | 7.8mg |
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| Sugar | 10.34g |
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| Fiber | 28g | 27.2g |
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| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.373mg |
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| Zinc | 7.47mg | 2.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 293mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 41610IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2081µg |
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| Vitamin E | 29.83mg |
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| Manganese | 28mg | 2mg |
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| Selenium | 8.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.919mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 8.701mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 2.45mg |
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| Vitamin K | 80.3µg |
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| Folate | 106µg |
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| Choline | 51.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.68g | 3.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.87g | 2.75g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 8.37g |
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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%
360%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.