Cardamom · Elettaria cardamomum

Spices, cardamom

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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16%

311 kcal Calories

22%

10.8 g Protein

25%

68.5 g Carbs

6.7 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 42/100

How many beneficial nutrients Spices, cardamom delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Spices, cardamom come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

311 kcal / serving

73% from carbs

Carbs 73%

68.5 g per serving
Fat 16%

6.7 g per serving
Protein 11%

10.8 g per serving

What Spices, cardamom is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Manganese1217% Dietary Fiber100% Iron78% Zinc68% Magnesium55% Copper43% Calcium29% Potassium24% Vitamin C23% Protein22% Thiamin (B1)17% Riboflavin (B2)14% Vitamin B614% Phosphorus14%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	68.5 g	25%
Dietary Fiber	28.0 g	100%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	6.7 g	9%
Saturated Fat	0.7 g	3%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.9 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	120.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	310.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	30.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	570.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	60.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	20.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	850.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	310.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	10.8 g	22%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	21.0 mg	23%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	14%
Niacin (B3)	1.1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	~	—
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	383.0 mg	29%
Iron	14.0 mg	78%
Magnesium	229.0 mg	55%
Phosphorus	178.0 mg	14%
Potassium	1,119.0 mg	24%
Sodium	18.0 mg	1%
Zinc	7.5 mg	68%
Copper	0.4 mg	43%
Manganese	28.0 mg	1217%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	46.0 mg	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	5.8 g	—

About Spices, cardamom

Cardamom is one of the world's most prized (and expensive) spices — small green pods packed with intensely aromatic seeds, sweet, floral and faintly citrusy with a cooling, eucalyptus edge. It's essential to chai, Scandinavian baking, Indian sweets and Middle Eastern coffee alike.

Used by the pod or the pinch it contributes negligible calories; its value is entirely in its powerful aroma and the antioxidant essential oils that carry it. A little brings a remarkable amount of fragrance to both sweet and savory cooking.

Crushing the pods just before use releases the most aroma, since ground cardamom fades quickly — a spice where freshness makes all the difference to its complex, perfumed flavor.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spices, cardamom?

There are 311 calories in 100 g of Spices, cardamom, or about 18 calories in 1 tbsp, ground (6 g).

How much protein is in Spices, cardamom?

Spices, cardamom contains 10.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Spices, cardamom?

Spices, cardamom has 68.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Spices, cardamom?

Spices, cardamom provides 6.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Spices, cardamom a good source of?

Spices, cardamom is an excellent source of Manganese (1217% DV), Dietary Fiber (100% DV), Iron (78% DV), Zinc (68% DV), Magnesium (55% DV) and Copper (43% DV) and a good source of Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B6 and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.