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Cardamom vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cardamom and Taro

  • Cardamom is richer than Taro in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cardamom is 1201% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 32 times more Zinc than Taro. Cardamom contains 7.47mg of Zinc, while Taro contains 0.23mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cardamom and Taro, raw.

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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.
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Taro
Contains more Calcium +790.7%
Contains more Iron +2440%
Contains more Magnesium +593.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.9%
Contains more Potassium +89.3%
Contains more Zinc +3147.8%
Contains more Copper +122.7%
Contains more Manganese +7210.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +790.7%
Contains more Iron +2440%
Contains more Magnesium +593.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.9%
Contains more Potassium +89.3%
Contains more Zinc +3147.8%
Contains more Copper +122.7%
Contains more Manganese +7210.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +628%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +628%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Protein +617.3%
Contains more Fats +3250%
Contains more Carbs +158.8%
Contains more Other +382.5%
Contains more Water +753.1%
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
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +617.3%
Contains more Fats +3250%
Contains more Carbs +158.8%
Contains more Other +382.5%
Contains more Water +753.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5337.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5337.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Taro Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 22.36g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 1.5g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 0.2g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 26.46g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 112kcal Cardamom
Sugar 0.4g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 4.1g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 43mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 0.55mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 33mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 84mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 591mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 7.47mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.172mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Selenium 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 21mg 4.5mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.095mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.025mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.6mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.016g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.083g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.639g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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)
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.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.