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Wasabi vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between wasabi and cardamom?

  • Wasabi is richer in vitamin C, yet cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1200% higher.
  • Wasabi has 2 times more vitamin C than cardamom. Wasabi has 41.9mg of vitamin C, while cardamom has 21mg.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than wasabi.

We used Wasabi, root, raw and Spices, cardamom types in this comparison.

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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.
Wasabi
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +231.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +199.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more IronIron +1256.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7061.1%
~equal in Sodium ~18mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Wasabi
5
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 CVitamin C +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 +734.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.2%
Contains more FatsFats +963.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.9%
Contains more OtherOther +201.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.391mg 28mg 1200%
Iron 1.03mg 13.97mg 162%
Fiber 7.8g 28g 81%
Zinc 1.62mg 7.47mg 53%
Magnesium 69mg 229mg 38%
Calcium 128mg 383mg 26%
Copper 0.155mg 0.383mg 25%
Vitamin C 41.9mg 21mg 23%
Potassium 568mg 1119mg 16%
Carbs 23.54g 68.47g 15%
Phosphorus 80mg 178mg 14%
Protein 4.8g 10.76g 12%
Calories 109kcal 311kcal 10%
Fats 0.63g 6.7g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.198mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.182mg 5%
Folate 18µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.23mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.68g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 1.102mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 2%
Net carbs 15.74g 40.47g N/A
Sodium 17mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wasabi Cardamom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Wasabi
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.