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Peanut vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between peanuts and cardamom

  • Peanuts have more copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, and calcium.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need for manganese, 1133% more than peanuts.
  • Peanuts have 11 times more vitamin B3 than cardamom. While peanuts have 12.066mg of vitamin B3, cardamom has only 1.102mg.
  • Cardamom has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of peanuts is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peanuts, all types, raw 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.
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
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 +198.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +316.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.7%
Contains more IronIron +205%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1347.8%
~equal in Sodium ~18mg

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.
Peanut
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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% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 ProteinProtein +139.8%
Contains more FatsFats +634.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.5%
Contains more WaterWater +27.4%
Contains more OtherOther +148.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2707.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3518.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut Cardamom
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 1.934mg 28mg 1133%
Iron 4.58mg 13.97mg 117%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.43g 101%
Copper 1.144mg 0.383mg 85%
Fiber 8.5g 28g 78%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 1.102mg 69%
Fats 49.24g 6.7g 65%
Folate 240µg 60%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 0.87g 59%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Zinc 3.27mg 7.47mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.198mg 37%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 35%
Protein 25.8g 10.76g 30%
Calcium 92mg 383mg 29%
Phosphorus 376mg 178mg 28%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0.68g 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Carbs 16.13g 68.47g 17%
Magnesium 168mg 229mg 15%
Calories 567kcal 311kcal 13%
Selenium 7.2µg 13%
Potassium 705mg 1119mg 12%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.23mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.182mg 4%
Net carbs 7.63g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Sodium 18mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
75%
Peanut
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (18 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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.