Tangerine vs. Cardamom
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Cardamom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
cardamom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and cardamom:
- Both tangerine and cardamom are high in Vitamin C.
- Cardamom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, tangerine contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cardamom is a great source of protein.
- Cardamom is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cardamom is high in calories and tangerine has 83% less calories than cardamom - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and cardamom has 311 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cardamom per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:5 and for cardamom, 11:77:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 77% |
| Fat | 5% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cardamom is high in carbohydrates and tangerine has 81% less carbohydrates than cardamom - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cardamom has 68.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cardamom is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 14 times more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cardamom has 28g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cardamom has less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cardamom is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and cardamom has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and cardamom are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cardamom has 0.68g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and cardamom are high in Vitamin C. Tangerine has 27% more Vitamin C than cardamom - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has more Vitamin A than cardamom - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and cardamom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cardamom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, tangerine contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
| Tangerine | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.198 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.182 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 1.102 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.23 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cardamom is an excellent source of calcium and it has 935% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and cardamom has 383mg of calcium.
iron
Cardamom is an excellent source of iron and it has 92 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and cardamom has 14mg of iron.
potassium
Cardamom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 574% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and cardamom has 1119mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cardamom has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.12 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cardamom has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.31 G |
| Total | 0.048 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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FAQ
Does tangerine or cardamom contain more calories in 100 grams?Cardamom is high in calories and tangerine has 80% less calories than cardamom - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and cardamom has 311 calories.
Does tangerine or cardamom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cardamom is high in carbohydrates and tangerine has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cardamom - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and cardamom has 68.5g of carbohydrates.
Does tangerine or cardamom contain more calcium?
Cardamom is a rich source of calcium and it has 940% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and cardamom has 383mg of calcium.
Does tangerine or cardamom contain more iron?
Cardamom is an abundant source of iron and it has 92 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron in 100 grams and cardamom has 14mg of iron.
Does tangerine or cardamom contain more potassium?
Cardamom is a rich source of potassium and it has 570% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium in 100 grams and cardamom has 1119mg of potassium.