Cardamom Nutrition facts
Cardamom
Cardamom is a seed pod spice recognized since ancient times for centuries for its culinary, and medicinal properties. This aromatic spice is native to the evergreen rain forest of southern Indian Kerala state.
Botanically, it belongs to the family of 'Zingiberaceae' and consists of two genera; Elettaria and Amomum.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 311 Kcal | 15.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 68.47 g | 52.5% |
| Protein | 10.76 g | 19% |
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 28 g | 70% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Niacin | 1.102 mg | 7% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.230 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 mg | 14% |
| Thiamin | 0.198 mg | 16.5% |
| Vitamin A | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 35% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1119 mg | 24% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 383 mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.383 mg | 42.5% |
| Iron | 13.97 mg | 175% |
| Magnesium | 229 mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 28 mg | 1217% |
| Phosphorus | 178 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 7.47 mg | 68% |