Spices, cardamom
FDC 170919tsp, ground (2 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 90 · -3 vs Spices & herbs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, cardamom ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 90 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 37 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (100% DV), an excellent source of iron (78% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (55% DV). Most of its 311 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 311 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.68 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 69 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber | 28 g | 100% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% |
| Potassium | 1120 mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% |
| Iron | 14 mg | 78% |
| Magnesium | 229 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 6 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.13 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.36 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.56 g | 2% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 0.22 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7.7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 4.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.42 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170919Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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