Pistachio vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pistachios and cardamom?
- Pistachios are higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, yet cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, and calcium.
- Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1165% more.
- Pistachios have 9 times more saturated fat than cardamom. While pistachios have 5.907g of saturated fat, cardamom has only 0.68g.
- The glycemic index of cardamom is lower.
We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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 CopperCopper | +239.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +264.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +239.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2233.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +339.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +639.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +576.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2573.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3244.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 28mg | 1165% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 13.97mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.23mg | 113% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.383mg | 102% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 0.43g | 93% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 28g | 70% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 6.7g | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.198mg | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 0.87g | 56% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 7.47mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 178mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 383mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 229mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 0.68g | 24% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 10.76g | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 21mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 68.47g | 14% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 7µg | 13% | |
| Calories | 560kcal | 311kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 1119mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.182mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 1.102mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 40.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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
125%
496%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)