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Potato vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato and Cardamom different?

  • Cardamom is higher than Potato in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need of Manganese 1209% more than Potato.

Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Spices, cardamom types were 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 less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +3091.7%
Contains more Iron +1624.7%
Contains more Magnesium +895.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.3%
Contains more Potassium +163.3%
Contains more Zinc +2390%
Contains more Copper +248.2%
Contains more Manganese +13900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +3091.7%
Contains more Iron +1624.7%
Contains more Magnesium +895.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.3%
Contains more Potassium +163.3%
Contains more Zinc +2390%
Contains more Copper +248.2%
Contains more Manganese +13900%

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.
Potato
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.102
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.102

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +857.1%
Contains more Protein +424.9%
Contains more Fats +7344.4%
Contains more Carbs +291.5%
Contains more Other +417%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +857.1%
Contains more Protein +424.9%
Contains more Fats +7344.4%
Contains more Carbs +291.5%
Contains more Other +417%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +923.8%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +923.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 2.05g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 0.09g 6.7g Cardamom
Carbs 17.49g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 77kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Cardamom
Fiber 2.1g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 12mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 0.81mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 23mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 57mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 425mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 6mg 18mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.11mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 0.2mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 1.102mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.23mg Potato
Folate 15µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.68g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.43g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato Cardamom
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.655g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.