Cardamom vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cardamom and flour?
- Cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and copper, yet flour is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
- Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1188% more.
- Cardamom has 26 times more calcium than flour. While cardamom has 383mg of calcium, flour has only 15mg.
- The glycemic index of cardamom is lower.
We used Spices, cardamom and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +940.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2453.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +945.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +967.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4005.6% |
| 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 B6Vitamin B6 | +422.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +435.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +583.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1158.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.413g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28mg | 0.682mg | 1188% |
| Iron | 13.97mg | 4.64mg | 117% |
| Fiber | 28g | 2.7g | 101% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 62% | |
| Zinc | 7.47mg | 0.7mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 22mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.198mg | 0.785mg | 49% |
| Folate | 183µg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 383mg | 15mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 107mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.102mg | 5.904mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.383mg | 0.144mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.494mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.044mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 108mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 0.98g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 364kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 68.47g | 76.31g | 3% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.68g | 0.155g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 0.087g | 2% |
| Protein | 10.76g | 10.33g | 1% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.47g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 0.413g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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)