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Cardamom calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of cardamom contains 311 calories, with 10.8 g of protein, 68.5 g of carbohydrate and 6.7 g of fat. It provides 28 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 11% Carbs 73% Fat 16%
How cardamom compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardamom | 311 kcal | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Green cardamom | 311 kcal | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Saffron | 310 kcal | 11.4 g | 65.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Poultry seasoning | 307 kcal | 9.6 g | 65.6 g | 7.5 g |
| Turmeric, ground | 312 kcal | 9.7 g | 67.1 g | 3.3 g |
Nutrition facts for cardamom
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 311 kcal |
| Protein | 10.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.5 g |
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 28 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in cardamom
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 28 mg | 1217% |
| Iron | 14 mg | 78% |
| Zinc | 7.5 mg | 68% |
| Magnesium | 229 mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.38 mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1119 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common cardamom servings
How many calories in a portion of cardamom — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp, ground (2 g) | 6.2 kcal | 0.2 g | 1.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 tbsp, ground (6 g) | 18.7 kcal | 0.6 g | 4.1 g | 0.4 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 311 kcal | 11 g | 69 g | 7 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cardamom?
Cardamom has 311 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in cardamom?
Cardamom contains 10.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How much fiber does cardamom have?
Cardamom has 28 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these cardamom calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170919 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
