Sesame vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sesame and cardamom different?
- Sesame is higher in copper, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, cardamom is richer in manganese, fiber, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cardamom is 1110% higher.
- Sesame contains 11 times more copper than cardamom. While sesame contains 4.082mg of copper, cardamom contains only 0.383mg.
- Cardamom has less saturated fat.
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +965.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +253.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1038.2% |
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 | +299.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +309.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +641.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +192% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2056.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4963.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.46mg | 28mg | 1110% |
| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.383mg | 411% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.43g | 142% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 6.7g | 66% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 28g | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 178mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 63% | |
| Calcium | 975mg | 383mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.198mg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 0.87g | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.23mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 0.68g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 229mg | 29% |
| Folate | 97µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 1.102mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 1119mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 68.47g | 15% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 10.76g | 14% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 311kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 13.97mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.182mg | 5% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 7.47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 40.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0% |
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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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496%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)