Cardamom vs. Salt
Nutrition comparison of Cardamom and Salt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cardamom
versus
salt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cardamom and salt:
- 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: Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) and Salt (Salt, table) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cardamom is high in calories and salt has less calories than cardamom - cardamom has 311 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Cardamom | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | ~ |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cardamom is high in carbohydrates and salt has less carbohydrates than cardamom - cardamom has 68.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cardamom is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - cardamom has 28g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cardamom is a great source of protein and it has more protein than salt - cardamom has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cardamom and salt are low in saturated fat - cardamom has 0.68g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than salt - cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cardamom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cardamom | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.198 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 1.102 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 MG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cardamom is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than salt - cardamom has 383mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Cardamom is an excellent source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than salt - cardamom has 14mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Cardamom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 138 times more potassium than salt - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cardamom or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Cardamom is high in calories and salt has less calories than cardamom - cardamom has 311 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does cardamom or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cardamom is high in carbohydrates and salt has fewer carbohydrates than cardamom - cardamom has 68.5g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does cardamom or salt contain more calcium?
Cardamom is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than salt - cardamom has 383mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does cardamom or salt contain more iron?
Cardamom is an abundant source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than salt - cardamom has 14mg of iron in 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
Does cardamom or salt contain more potassium?
Cardamom is a rich source of potassium and it has 138 times more potassium than salt - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.