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Peppermint vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peppermint and Cardamom

  • Peppermint has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 1166% more than Peppermint.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh 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 Calcium +57.6%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +186.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +96.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Zinc +573%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +2281%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +57.6%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +186.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +96.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Zinc +573%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +2281%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +849.9%
Contains more Protein +186.9%
Contains more Fats +612.8%
Contains more Carbs +359.8%
Contains more Other +227.1%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 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 Water +849.9%
Contains more Protein +186.9%
Contains more Fats +612.8%
Contains more Carbs +359.8%
Contains more Other +227.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2536.4%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2536.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 3.75g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 0.94g 6.7g Cardamom
Carbs 14.89g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 70kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Fiber 8g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 243mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 5.08mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 80mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 73mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 569mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 31mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 1.11mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.329mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 1.176mg 28mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 4248IU 0IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 21mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.182mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.102mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 114µg Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.68g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.43g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peppermint Cardamom
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Peppermint
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.434g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.