Chia seeds vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chia seeds and cardamom
- Chia seeds have more phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, and calcium; however, cardamom has more manganese, iron, and zinc.
- Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1099% more.
- Chia seeds have 8 times more vitamin B3 than cardamom. Chia seeds have 8.83mg of vitamin B3, while cardamom has 1.102mg.
- Chia seeds have a higher glycemic index than cardamom.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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 | +46.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +383.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +928.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +701.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1212.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 28mg | 1099% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0.43g | 155% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 100% | |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 178mg | 97% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 13.97mg | 78% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.383mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 1.102mg | 48% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 6.7g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.198mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 28g | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 7.47mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 229mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 383mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 21mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 1119mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 18% | |
| Protein | 16.54g | 10.76g | 12% |
| Folate | 49µg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 0.68g | 12% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 68.47g | 9% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 311kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 0.87g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.182mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 40.47g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
Protein:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
Other:
5.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +358.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +165.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5403.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.6% |
