Fenugreek vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fenugreek and cardamom
- Fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet cardamom is higher in manganese, zinc, calcium, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Cardamom covers your daily manganese needs 1164% more than fenugreek.
- Fenugreek contains 3 times more copper than cardamom. While fenugreek contains 1.11mg of copper, cardamom contains only 0.383mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed 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 IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +198.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2180.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.3% |
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Fats
~6.7g
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Water
~8.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.228mg | 28mg | 1164% |
| Iron | 33.53mg | 13.97mg | 245% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.383mg | 81% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 7.47mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.23mg | 28% |
| Protein | 23g | 10.76g | 24% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 383mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 21mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 178mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.182mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 28g | 14% |
| Folate | 57µg | 14% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 770mg | 1119mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.198mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 229mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.68g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.102mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 68.47g | 3% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 2% | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 311kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 6.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 40.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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496%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.