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Cardamom vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cardamom and Sunflower seed

  • Cardamom has more Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Sunflower seed has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1133% more.
  • Cardamom has 5 times more Calcium than Sunflower seed. Cardamom has 383mg of Calcium, while Sunflower seed has 78mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cardamom and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 Calcium +391%
Contains more Iron +166.1%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Manganese +1335.9%
Contains more Magnesium +41.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +370%
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 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +391%
Contains more Iron +166.1%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Manganese +1335.9%
Contains more Magnesium +41.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +370%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.8%
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 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +242.4%
Contains more Water +75.1%
Contains more Other +91.1%
Contains more Protein +93.1%
Contains more Fats +668.1%
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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Carbs +242.4%
Contains more Water +75.1%
Contains more Other +91.1%
Contains more Protein +93.1%
Contains more Fats +668.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2029.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5280.7%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2029.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5280.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardamom Sunflower seed
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 11.4g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 6.7g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 68.47g 20g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 8.6g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 78mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 5.25mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 178mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 1119mg 645mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 7.47mg 5mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 28mg 1.95mg Cardamom
Selenium 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 21mg 1.4mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0.68g 4.455g Cardamom
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardamom Sunflower seed
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
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.