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True morels vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between true morels and cardamom?

  • True morels are richer in vitamin D and copper, yet cardamom is richer in manganese, fiber, magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1192% higher.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than true morels.

We used Mushrooms, morel, raw and Spices, cardamom types in this comparison.

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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 14% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
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 CopperCopper +63.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1105.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +790.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.3%
Contains more IronIron +14.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +268%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4670%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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% 0% 77% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 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 +982.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +244.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1075.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1242.5%
Contains more OtherOther +261.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 9% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 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 -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1573.1%
~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.
True morels Cardamom
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.587mg 28mg 1192%
Fiber 2.8g 28g 101%
Magnesium 19mg 229mg 50%
Zinc 2.03mg 7.47mg 49%
Calcium 43mg 383mg 34%
Copper 0.625mg 0.383mg 27%
Vitamin D 5.1µg 0µg 26%
Vitamin D 206IU 0IU 26%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Iron 12.18mg 13.97mg 22%
Potassium 411mg 1119mg 21%
Carbs 5.1g 68.47g 21%
Protein 3.12g 10.76g 15%
Calories 31kcal 311kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.198mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Fats 0.57g 6.7g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.23mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 1.102mg 7%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.065g 0.68g 3%
Folate 9µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.052g 0.87g 2%
Phosphorus 194mg 178mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.182mg 2%
Net carbs 2.3g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Sodium 21mg 18mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.43g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
True morels 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
19%
True morels
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.615g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.