Herbs & spices

Cardamom, ground

Cardamom, ground has 311 calories per 100 g, with 10.8 g protein, 68.5 g carbohydrates and 6.7 g fat. A typical portion (1 tsp, ground, 2 g) has 6 calories.

311kcal · per 100 g1,301 kJ
  • Protein10.8 g
  • Carbs68.5 g
  • Fat6.7 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat6.7 g9%
Saturated fat0.7 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium18 mg1%
Total carbohydrate68.5 g25%
Dietary fiber28 g100%
Total sugars—
Protein10.8 g22%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium383 mg29%
Iron14 mg78%
Potassium1,119 mg24%
Magnesium229 mg55%
Vitamin A (RAE)0 µg0%
Vitamin C21 mg23%
Folate (DFE)—
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water8.3 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in fiber, iron, magnesium, calcium, carbohydrate, potassium, vitamin C and protein — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 3.5 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 40.5 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 28 g fiber).

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.