Cardamom vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cardamom and turmeric different?
- Cardamom is higher in manganese, zinc, vitamin C, calcium, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, turmeric is richer in iron, copper, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for turmeric is 513% higher.
- Cardamom contains 30 times more vitamin C than turmeric. While cardamom contains 21mg of vitamin C, turmeric contains only 0.7mg.
Spices, cardamom and Spices, turmeric, ground are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +128% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +293.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +239.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68% |
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 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +241.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.3% |
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Protein
~9.68g
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Carbs
~67.14g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 13.97mg | 55mg | 513% |
| Manganese | 28mg | 19.8mg | 357% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 1.3mg | 102% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 2080mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 4.5mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.7mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 383mg | 168mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 28g | 22.7g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 299mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.058mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.107mg | 9% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 1.838g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 208mg | 5% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 3.25g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Protein | 10.76g | 9.68g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 0.756g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 1.35mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 0.449g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 312kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 67.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
575%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.158g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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.