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Cardamom vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardamom and Tamarind different?

  • Cardamom is richer in Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need of Iron 140% more than Tamarind.
  • Cardamom contains 75 times more Zinc than Tamarind. Cardamom contains 7.47mg of Zinc, while Tamarind contains 0.1mg.

Spices, cardamom and Tamarinds, raw types were used 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 Calcium +417.6%
Contains more Iron +398.9%
Contains more Magnesium +148.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains more Potassium +78.2%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +7370%
Contains more Copper +345.3%
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +417.6%
Contains more Iron +398.9%
Contains more Magnesium +148.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains more Potassium +78.2%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +7370%
Contains more Copper +345.3%

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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.9%
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +284.3%
Contains more Fats +1016.7%
Contains more Other +114.4%
Contains more Water +279.2%
Equal in Carbs - 62.5
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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +284.3%
Contains more Fats +1016.7%
Contains more Other +114.4%
Contains more Water +279.2%
Equal in Carbs - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 10.76g 2.8g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 0.6g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 62.5g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 239kcal Cardamom
Sugar 38.8g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 5.1g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 74mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 2.8mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 92mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 113mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 628mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 28mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 0.1mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.086mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 21mg 3.5mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.152mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.066mg Cardamom
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.181g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.059g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Tamarind
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
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
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
  2. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.