Chili pepper vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chili pepper and cardamom
- Chili pepper is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper, and potassium.
- Cardamom covers your daily manganese needs 1209% more than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper contains 7 times more vitamin C than cardamom. While chili pepper contains 143.7mg of vitamin C, cardamom contains only 21mg.
- The glycemic index of cardamom is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +895.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2635.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +247.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1256.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2773.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +314% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14873.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +584.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
Other:
5.79 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +963% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +475.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1422.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +677.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +573.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
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 | -93.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 28mg | 1209% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 13.97mg | 162% |
| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 21mg | 136% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 28g | 106% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 7.47mg | 66% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 229mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 383mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.383mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 1119mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.23mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 8.81g | 68.47g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 178mg | 19% |
| Protein | 1.87g | 10.76g | 18% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 311kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.198mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 6.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
| Folate | 23µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.68g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 0.87g | 2% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 1.102mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.43g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.31g | 40.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0% |
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
58%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
496%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.638g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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)