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Curry powder vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Curry powder and Cardamom

  • Curry powder has more Fiber, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, while Cardamom has more Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 857% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 3 times less Copper than Curry powder. Curry powder contains 1.2mg of Copper, while Cardamom contains 0.383mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, curry powder 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.
Contains more Calcium +37.1%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains more Copper +213.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +237.3%
Equal in Potassium - 1119
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +37.1%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains more Copper +213.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +237.3%
Equal in Potassium - 1119

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 505% 0% 3% 44% 47% 62% 65% 25% 43% 0% 250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +109.1%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Equal in Water - 8.28
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 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 Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +109.1%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Equal in Water - 8.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +909.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +610.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +909.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +610.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Curry powder Cardamom
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 2.63g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 14.29g 10.76g Curry powder
Fats 14.01g 6.7g Curry powder
Carbs 55.83g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 325kcal 311kcal Curry powder
Fructose 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 2.76g Cardamom
Fiber 53.2g 28g Curry powder
Calcium 525mg 383mg Curry powder
Iron 19.1mg 13.97mg Curry powder
Magnesium 255mg 229mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 367mg 178mg Curry powder
Potassium 1170mg 1119mg Curry powder
Sodium 52mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 4.7mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 1.2mg 0.383mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Curry powder
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Curry powder
Vitamin E 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.182mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 1.102mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 56µg Curry powder
Vitamin K 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.35mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.63mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.89mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.7mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.19mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Curry powder
Valine 0.75mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.29mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 1.648g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g 0.87g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.43g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Cardamom
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Curry powder
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Curry powder
Curry powder is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.968g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.