Spices (cardamom) nutrition facts
Elettaria cardamomum
100 grams of spices, cardamom contain 311 calories, 11 g of protein, 69 g of carbohydrates and 6.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (1217% DV), dietary fiber (100% DV), iron (78% DV) and zinc (68% DV). Most of its calories (73%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese1217%
- Dietary fiber100%
- Iron78%
- Zinc68%
- Magnesium55%
- Copper43%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% |
| Iron | 14 mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 1120 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 229 mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 178 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 7.47 mg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.38 mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 28 mg | 1217% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.68 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.87 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 8.28 g | - |
How it compares to other spices and herbs
| Per 100 g | Spices (cardamom) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 311 | 249 | +25% |
| Protein | 10.8 g | 10.1 g | +7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 68.5 g | 44 g | +56% |
| Total fat | 6.7 g | 8.37 g | -20% |
| Dietary fiber | 28 g | 19.3 g | +45% |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1237 mg | -99% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170919. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.