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Turmeric vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Cardamom different?

  • Turmeric is higher in Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin C, Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Turmeric is 513% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 3 times more Copper than Cardamom. While Turmeric contains 1.3mg of Copper, Cardamom contains only 0.383mg.

Spices, turmeric, ground 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.9%
Contains more IronIron +293.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +239.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128%
Contains more ZincZinc +66%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 WaterWater +55.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.2%
Contains more FatsFats +106.2%
~equal in Carbs ~68.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Cardamom Opinion
Calories 312kcal 311kcal Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 3.25g 6.7g Cardamom
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg Cardamom
Net carbs 44.44g 40.47g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 68.47g Cardamom
Magnesium 208mg 229mg Cardamom
Calcium 168mg 383mg Cardamom
Potassium 2080mg 1119mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 13.97mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Cardamom
Fiber 22.7g 28g Cardamom
Copper 1.3mg 0.383mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 299mg 178mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 18mg Cardamom
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.102mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Cardamom
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.43g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Cardamom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Turmeric
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.158g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.