Green Tea vs. Cardamom
Nutrition comparison of Green Tea and Cardamom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
green tea
versus
cardamom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green tea and cardamom:
- Cardamom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Cardamom is a great source of protein.
- Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) and Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cardamom is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than cardamom - cardamom has 311 calories per 100 grams and green tea has 1 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green tea is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cardamom per calorie. Green tea has a macronutrient ratio of 100:0:0 and for cardamom, 11:77:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Tea | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 100% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 77% |
| Fat | ~ | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cardamom is high in carbohydrates and green tea has less carbohydrates than cardamom - cardamom has 68.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cardamom is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than green tea - cardamom has 28g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cardamom is a great source of protein and it has 47 times more protein than green tea - cardamom has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cardamom and green tea are low in saturated fat - cardamom has 0.68g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than green tea - cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cardamom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Green Tea | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.007 MG | 0.198 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.182 MG |
| Niacin | 0.03 MG | 1.102 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.23 MG |
Minerals
calcium
Cardamom is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - cardamom has 383mg of calcium per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Cardamom is an excellent source of iron and it has 697 times more iron than green tea - cardamom has 14mg of iron per 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cardamom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 138 times more potassium than green tea - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium per 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.
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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does cardamom or green tea contain more calories in 100 grams?Cardamom is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than cardamom - cardamom has 311 calories in 100g and green tea has 1 calories.
Is cardamom or green tea better for protein?
Cardamom is a great source of protein and it has 47 times more protein than green tea - cardamom has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Does cardamom or green tea have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cardamom is high in carbohydrates and green tea has fewer carbohydrates than cardamom - cardamom has 68.5g of carbs for 100g and green tea has no carbs..
Does cardamom or green tea contain more calcium?
Cardamom is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - cardamom has 383mg of calcium in 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Does cardamom or green tea contain more iron?
Cardamom is an abundant source of iron and it has 697 times more iron than green tea - cardamom has 14mg of iron in 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
Does cardamom or green tea contain more potassium?
Cardamom is a rich source of potassium and it has 138 times more potassium than green tea - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium in 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.