Saffron vs Cardamom - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Saffron and Cardamom
- Saffron has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however Cardamom is higher in Fiber, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium.
- Cardamom covers your daily need of Fiber 96% more than Saffron.
- Saffron has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Cardamom. While Saffron has 1.01mg of Vitamin B6, Cardamom has only 0.23mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+15.3%
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Phosphorus
+41.6%
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Potassium
+54.1%
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Calcium
+245%
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Iron
+25.9%
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Sodium
-87.8%
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Zinc
+585.3%
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Copper
+16.8%
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Magnesium
+15.3%
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Phosphorus
+41.6%
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Potassium
+54.1%
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Calcium
+245%
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Iron
+25.9%
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-87.8%
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Zinc
+585.3%
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Copper
+16.8%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+284.8%
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Vitamin B2
+46.7%
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Vitamin B3
+32.5%
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Vitamin B6
+339.1%
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Vitamin B1
+72.2%
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+∞%
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Vitamin C
+284.8%
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Vitamin B2
+46.7%
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Vitamin B3
+32.5%
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Vitamin B6
+339.1%
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Vitamin B1
+72.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 61.47g | 40.47g |
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| Protein | 11.43g | 10.76g |
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| Fats | 5.85g | 6.7g |
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| Carbs | 65.37g | 68.47g |
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| Calories | 310kcal | 311kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 28g |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 383mg |
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| Iron | 11.1mg | 13.97mg |
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| Magnesium | 264mg | 229mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 178mg |
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| Potassium | 1724mg | 1119mg |
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| Sodium | 148mg | 18mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 7.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin A | 530IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | mg | mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.198mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 1.102mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | mg | mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
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| Tryptophan | mg | mg | |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.586g | 0.68g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.429g | 0.87g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.43g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
60
20
Mineral Summary Score
132
164
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
69%
65%
Carbohydrates
65%
68%
Fats
27%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.