Salmon vs. Cardamom
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Cardamom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
cardamom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and cardamom:
- Both cardamom and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Cardamom has more thiamin, however, salmon contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cardamom and salmon are high in calories. Cardamom has 145% more calories than salmon - cardamom has 311 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cardamom per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for cardamom, 11:77:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 77% |
| Fat | 33% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cardamom is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than cardamom - cardamom has 68.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cardamom is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - cardamom has 28g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cardamom and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 91% more protein than cardamom - cardamom has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cardamom and salmon are low in saturated fat - cardamom has 0.68g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and cardamom are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cardamom has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than salmon - cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than cardamom - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cardamom - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than cardamom - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and cardamom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cardamom has more thiamin, however, salmon contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and cardamom contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Salmon | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.198 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.182 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 1.102 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.23 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cardamom is an excellent source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than salmon - cardamom has 383mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Cardamom is an excellent source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than salmon - cardamom has 14mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both cardamom and salmon are high in potassium. Cardamom has 206% more potassium than salmon - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cardamom has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than cardamom per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.12 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.12 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cardamom has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.31 G |
| Total | 0.085 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 cardamom or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cardamom and salmon are high in calories. Cardamom has 150% more calories than salmon - cardamom has 311 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is cardamom or salmon better for protein?
Both cardamom and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 90% more protein than cardamom - cardamom has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does cardamom or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cardamom is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than cardamom - cardamom has 68.5g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does cardamom or salmon contain more calcium?
Cardamom is a rich source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than salmon - cardamom has 383mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does cardamom or salmon contain more iron?
Cardamom is an abundant source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than salmon - cardamom has 14mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does cardamom or salmon contain more potassium?
Both cardamom and salmon are high in potassium. Cardamom has 210% more potassium than salmon - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.