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Cocoa solids vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa solids and Cardamom

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Potassium, while Cardamom have more Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1051% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 12 times less Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Cardamom contains 0.68g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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 +117.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +889%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +199.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +629.7%
~equal in Iron ~13.97mg
~equal in Zinc ~7.47mg

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 +82.2%
Contains more FatsFats +104.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +176%
~equal in Other ~5.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 +425.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.43g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Cardamom Opinion
Calories 228kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Protein 19.6g 10.76g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 6.7g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Cardamom
Net carbs 20.9g 40.47g Cardamom
Carbs 57.9g 68.47g Cardamom
Magnesium 499mg 229mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 383mg Cardamom
Potassium 1524mg 1119mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Sugar 1.75g Cardamom
Fiber 37g 28g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.383mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 734mg 178mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 18mg Cardamom
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.182mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.102mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.87g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.43g Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
15%
Cocoa solids
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.