Cardamom vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cardamom and wheat
- Cardamom has more manganese, iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium; however, wheat has more phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1086% more.
- Wheat has a higher glycemic index than cardamom.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cardamom and Wheat, durum.
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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 | +59% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1026.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +296.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +829.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +511.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +225.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.1% |
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Carbs
~71.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +152.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28mg | 3.012mg | 1086% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 163% | |
| Iron | 13.97mg | 3.52mg | 131% |
| Fiber | 28g | 112% | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 508mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 6.738mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 383mg | 34mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 4.16mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 144mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 431mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.553mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.419mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.419mg | 15% |
| Folate | 43µg | 11% | |
| Fats | 6.7g | 2.47g | 7% |
| Protein | 10.76g | 13.68g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 0.454g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 0.344g | 1% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 339kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 71.13g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0% |
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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.