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Cashew vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cashew and cardamom

  • Cashew has more copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, cardamom is higher in manganese, fiber, iron, calcium, vitamin C, and zinc.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need for manganese, 1145% more than cashew.
  • Cashew has 11 times more saturated fat than cardamom. While cashew has 7.783g of saturated fat, cardamom has only 0.68g.
  • The glycemic index of cashew is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Spices, cardamom.

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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.
Cashew
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +473.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +935.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.5%
Contains more IronIron +109.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1591.8%

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.
Cashew
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.102mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.3%
Contains more FatsFats +554.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.8%
Contains more WaterWater +59.2%
Contains more OtherOther +128%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2635.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1724.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 1.655mg 28mg 1145%
Copper 2.195mg 0.383mg 201%
Fiber 3.3g 28g 99%
Iron 6.68mg 13.97mg 91%
Phosphorus 593mg 178mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 0.87g 57%
Fats 43.85g 6.7g 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.43g 49%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Calcium 37mg 383mg 35%
Saturated fat 7.783g 0.68g 32%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 28%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.198mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 17%
Zinc 5.78mg 7.47mg 15%
Magnesium 292mg 229mg 15%
Protein 18.22g 10.76g 15%
Potassium 660mg 1119mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.23mg 14%
Carbs 30.19g 68.47g 13%
Calories 553kcal 311kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.182mg 10%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Folate 25µg 6%
Net carbs 26.89g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 5.91g N/A
Sodium 12mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.102mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Cardamom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cashew
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients
  2. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.