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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +585.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
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 | +284.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +339.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.2% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.76g
~equal in
Carbs
~68.47g
~equal in
Other
~5.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +380.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +102.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 311kcal |
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| Protein | 11.43g | 10.76g |
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| Fats | 5.85g | 6.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 61.47g | 40.47g |
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| Carbs | 65.37g | 68.47g |
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| Magnesium | 264mg | 229mg |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 383mg |
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| Potassium | 1724mg | 1119mg |
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| Iron | 11.1mg | 13.97mg |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 28g |
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| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.383mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 7.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 148mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin A | 530IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 28mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg |
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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 B6 | 1.01mg | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 93µg |
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| 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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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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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
56%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
496%
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.