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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.

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 Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +2635.7%
Contains more Iron +1256.3%
Contains more Magnesium +895.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +314%
Contains more Potassium +247.5%
Contains more Zinc +2773.1%
Contains more Copper +196.9%
Contains more Manganese +14873.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +2635.7%
Contains more Iron +1256.3%
Contains more Magnesium +895.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +314%
Contains more Potassium +247.5%
Contains more Zinc +2773.1%
Contains more Copper +196.9%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
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 +584.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +963%
Contains more Protein +475.4%
Contains more Fats +1422.7%
Contains more Carbs +677.2%
Contains more Other +573.3%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 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 +963%
Contains more Protein +475.4%
Contains more Fats +1422.7%
Contains more Carbs +677.2%
Contains more Other +573.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.9%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Chili pepper Cardamom
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 1.87g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 0.44g 6.7g Cardamom
Carbs 8.81g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 40kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Sugar 5.3g Cardamom
Fiber 1.5g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 14mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 1.03mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 23mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 43mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 322mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 9mg 18mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.129mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 0.187mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 0IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 21mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 1.102mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.23mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.68g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.43g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper 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
66%
Chili pepper
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.638g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.