Ground ginger vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ground ginger and Cardamom?
- Ground ginger is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Cardamom is higher in Fiber, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
- Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 230% more.
- Ground ginger has 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Cardamom. While Ground ginger has 9.62mg of Vitamin B3, Cardamom has only 1.102mg.
We used Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, cardamom types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +773% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
Protein:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
Other:
5.79 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~68.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.43 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +81.6% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 335kcal | 311kcal |
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| Protein | 8.98g | 10.76g |
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| Fats | 4.24g | 6.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 57.52g | 40.47g |
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| Carbs | 71.62g | 68.47g |
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| Magnesium | 214mg | 229mg |
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| Calcium | 114mg | 383mg |
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| Potassium | 1320mg | 1119mg |
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| Iron | 19.8mg | 13.97mg |
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| Sugar | 3.39g |
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| Fiber | 14.1g | 28g |
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| Copper | 0.48mg | 0.383mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 7.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 168mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin A | 30IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 33.3mg | 28mg |
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| Selenium | 55.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.198mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.62mg | 1.102mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.626mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 13µg |
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| Choline | 41.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.599g | 0.68g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.479g | 0.87g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.929g | 0.43g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.341mg |
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| Leucine | 0.513mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.089mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg |
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| Valine | 0.411mg |
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| Histidine | 0.199mg |
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| Fructose | 1.78g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g |
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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
34%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
496%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.919g)
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.