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Chinese cuisine vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chinese cuisine and cardamom different?

  • Chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B12; however, cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, calcium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cardamom is 1211% higher.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index (0) than chinese cuisine (60).

Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Spices, cardamom 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1426.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1640.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +448.5%
Contains more IronIron +1158.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +681.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +398%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18947.6%

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.
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 WaterWater +851.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52%
Contains more FatsFats +26.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +839.2%
Contains more OtherOther +283.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 +39.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +395.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.147mg 28mg 1211%
Iron 1.11mg 13.97mg 161%
Fiber 1.5g 28g 106%
Zinc 1.5mg 7.47mg 54%
Magnesium 15mg 229mg 51%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Copper 0.049mg 0.383mg 37%
Calcium 22mg 383mg 36%
Potassium 204mg 1119mg 27%
Carbs 7.29g 68.47g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Sodium 409mg 18mg 17%
Phosphorus 76mg 178mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.198mg 14%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Folate 45µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.43g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.182mg 10%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 21mg 10%
Calories 105kcal 311kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 9%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Protein 7.08g 10.76g 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.23mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Fats 5.3g 6.7g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.102mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Saturated fat 0.978g 0.68g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 0.87g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 40.47g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.