Pecan vs. Cardamom
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Cardamom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
cardamom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and cardamom:
- Both pecan and cardamom are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pecan has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pecan and cardamom are high in calories. Pecan has 122% more calories than cardamom - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and cardamom has 311 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cardamom per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for cardamom, 11:77:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 77% |
| Fat | 88% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cardamom is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 80% less carbohydrates than cardamom - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cardamom has 68.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and cardamom are high in dietary fiber. Cardamom has 192% more dietary fiber than pecan - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cardamom has 28g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cardamom has less sugar than pecan - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pecan and cardamom are high in protein. Pecan is very similar to pecan for protein - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and cardamom has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and cardamom has 89% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cardamom has 0.68g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 18 times more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pecan and cardamom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pecan has more Vitamin E than cardamom - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pecan and cardamom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both pecan and cardamom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Pecan | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.198 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.182 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 1.102 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.23 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pecan and cardamom are high in calcium. Cardamom has 447% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and cardamom has 383mg of calcium.
iron
Both pecan and cardamom are high in iron. Cardamom has 452% more iron than pecan - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cardamom has 14mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and cardamom are high in potassium. Cardamom has 173% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and cardamom has 1119mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cardamom per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.12 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than cardamom per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.31 G |
| Total | 20.697 G | 0.31 G |
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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pecan or cardamom contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pecan and cardamom are high in calories. Pecan has 120% more calories than cardamom - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and cardamom has 311 calories.
Does pecan or cardamom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cardamom is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cardamom - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and cardamom has 68.5g of carbohydrates.
Does pecan or cardamom contain more calcium?
Both pecan and cardamom are high in calcium. Cardamom has 450% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and cardamom has 383mg of calcium.
Does pecan or cardamom contain more iron?
Both pecan and cardamom are high in iron. Cardamom has 450% more iron than pecan - pecan has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and cardamom has 14mg of iron.
Does pecan or cardamom contain more potassium?
Both pecan and cardamom are high in potassium. Cardamom has 170% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and cardamom has 1119mg of potassium.