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Poppy seed vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Poppy seed and Cardamom different?

  • Poppy seed is higher in Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, however, Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cardamom is 926% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Cardamom. While Poppy seed contains 4.517g of Saturated Fat, Cardamom contains only 0.68g.

Spices, poppy seed and Spices, cardamom are the varieties used 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 Calcium +275.5%
Contains more Magnesium +51.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +388.8%
Contains more Copper +324.8%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Manganese +317.5%
Equal in Zinc - 7.47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +275.5%
Contains more Magnesium +51.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +388.8%
Contains more Copper +324.8%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Manganese +317.5%
Equal in Zinc - 7.47

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 B1 +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 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 B1 +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Fats +520.3%
Contains more Carbs +143.4%
Contains more Water +39.2%
Equal in Other - 5.79
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 Protein +67.2%
Contains more Fats +520.3%
Contains more Carbs +143.4%
Contains more Water +39.2%
Equal in Other - 5.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6544%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6544%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 17.99g 10.76g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 6.7g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 525kcal 311kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Cardamom
Fiber 19.5g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 1438mg 383mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 347mg 229mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 178mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 26mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.9mg 7.47mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.383mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.198mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.102mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.23mg Poppy seed
Folate 82µg Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 0.87g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.43g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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
36%
Poppy seed
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.