Cardamom vs. Rosemary
Nutrition comparison of Cardamom and Rosemary
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cardamom
versus
rosemary
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cardamom and rosemary:
- Both cardamom and rosemary are high in Vitamin C, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cardamom has 3.1 times less saturated fat than rosemary.
- Cardamom has more thiamin, however, rosemary contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cardamom is a great source of protein.
- Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) and Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cardamom and rosemary are high in calories. Cardamom has 137% more calories than rosemary - cardamom has 311 calories per 100 grams and rosemary has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cardamom is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to rosemary per calorie. Cardamom has a macronutrient ratio of 11:77:12 and for rosemary, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cardamom | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 100% |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cardamom is high in carbohydrates and rosemary has 70% less carbohydrates than cardamom - cardamom has 68.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cardamom and rosemary are high in dietary fiber. Cardamom has 99% more dietary fiber than rosemary - cardamom has 28g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and rosemary has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Cardamom is a great source of protein and it has 225% more protein than rosemary - cardamom has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and rosemary has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cardamom has 3.1 times less saturated fat than rosemary - cardamom has 0.68g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rosemary has 2.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cardamom and rosemary are high in Vitamin C. Cardamom is very similar to cardamom for Vitamin C - cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rosemary has 21.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cardamom - rosemary has 146ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cardamom has more thiamin, however, rosemary contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both cardamom and rosemary contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cardamom | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.198 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Niacin | 1.102 MG | 0.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.804 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cardamom and rosemary are high in calcium. Cardamom has 21% more calcium than rosemary - cardamom has 383mg of calcium per 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
iron
Both cardamom and rosemary are high in iron. Cardamom has 110% more iron than rosemary - cardamom has 14mg of iron per 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cardamom and rosemary are high in potassium. Cardamom has 68% more potassium than rosemary - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium per 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, rosemary has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cardamom per 100 grams.
| Cardamom | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.414 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.414 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cardamom and rosemary contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cardamom | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.31 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.31 G | 0.447 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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FAQ
Does cardamom or rosemary contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cardamom and rosemary are high in calories. Cardamom has 140% more calories than rosemary - cardamom has 311 calories in 100g and rosemary has 131 calories.
Does cardamom or rosemary have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cardamom is high in carbohydrates and rosemary has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cardamom - cardamom has 68.5g of carbs for 100g and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cardamom or rosemary contain more calcium?
Both cardamom and rosemary are high in calcium. Cardamom has 20% more calcium than rosemary - cardamom has 383mg of calcium in 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
Does cardamom or rosemary contain more iron?
Both cardamom and rosemary are high in iron. Cardamom has 110% more iron than rosemary - cardamom has 14mg of iron in 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
Does cardamom or rosemary contain more potassium?
Both cardamom and rosemary are high in potassium. Cardamom has 70% more potassium than rosemary - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium in 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.