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Coriander vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coriander and Cardamom

  • Coriander has more Vitamin A, while Cardamom has more Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1199% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
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 +780.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +471.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.8%
Contains more IronIron +689.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1394%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6472.8%

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.
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 90% 405% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
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 CVitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.102mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 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 +1013.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +405.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1188.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1765.7%
Contains more OtherOther +293.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +216.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +975%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Cardamom Opinion
Calories 23kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Protein 2.13g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 0.52g 6.7g Cardamom
Vitamin C 27mg 21mg Coriander
Net carbs 0.87g 40.47g Cardamom
Carbs 3.67g 68.47g Cardamom
Magnesium 26mg 229mg Cardamom
Calcium 67mg 383mg Cardamom
Potassium 521mg 1119mg Cardamom
Iron 1.77mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Sugar 0.87g Cardamom
Fiber 2.8g 28g Cardamom
Copper 0.225mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Zinc 0.5mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 48mg 178mg Cardamom
Sodium 46mg 18mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 6748IU 0IU Coriander
Vitamin A 337µg 0µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 1.102mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Folate 62µg Coriander
Choline 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.68g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.43g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander 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
117%
Coriander
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.666g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.