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 for 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.2% |
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Carbs
~68.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 55mg | 13.97mg | 513% |
| Manganese | 19.8mg | 28mg | 357% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.383mg | 102% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 1119mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 7.47mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 383mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 28g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 178mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.198mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.68g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 229mg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 6.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.182mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 10.76g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.43g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 1.102mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 311kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 68.47g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 40.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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
23%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.