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Cayenne pepper vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cayenne pepper and Cardamom?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Cardamom is higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1130% more.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, cardamom types 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 Phosphorus +64.6%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +201.2%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Equal in Copper - 0.383
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.6%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +201.2%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Equal in Copper - 0.383

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +689.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +965.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
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 C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +689.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +965.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Fats +157.8%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Equal in Water - 8.28
Equal in Other - 5.79
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 Protein +11.6%
Contains more Fats +157.8%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Equal in Water - 8.28
Equal in Other - 5.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1846.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1846.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 12.01g 10.76g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 6.7g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 318kcal 311kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Cardamom
Fiber 27.2g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 148mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 7.8mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 152mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 293mg 178mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 1119mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 2.48mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.373mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 2mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 21mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.198mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.182mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.102mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.23mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.87g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.43g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
388%
Cayenne pepper
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.