USDA Standard Reference · Spices and Herbs
Spices, cardamom
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170919).
- 311
- Calories
- 10.8g
- Protein
- 68.5g
- Carbs
- 6.7g
- Fat
Spices, cardamom contains 311 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 10.8g of protein, 6.7g of fat, and 68.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 28.0g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Spices, cardamom is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 170919 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Spices and Herbs" food group. Each 2g serving delivers 311 calories, broken down into 10.8g protein, 6.7g fat, and 68.5g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, this item provides 28.0g of dietary fiber (100% of the 28g daily reference) per 100g and 18mg of sodium (1% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 14%, fat 19%, and carbohydrates 88% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Iron, Fe at 78% DV, Calcium, Ca at 29% DV, Potassium, K at 24% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Spices, cardamom qualifies as good fiber source, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Spices and Herbs" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 311 calories per 100g, Spices, cardamom gets 14% of its calories from protein , 19% from fat , and 88% from carbohydrates. This is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.
With 28.0g of dietary fiber per 100g (100% DV), this is a good source of fiber that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (78% DV), Calcium, Ca (29% DV), and Potassium, K (24% DV).
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
311 kcal = 16% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Spices, cardamom compares to Spices and Herbs
Per 100 g, against the average across all spices and herbs foods in USDA FoodData Central.
57% Higher in protein than 57% of spices and herbs on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Spices and Herbs group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.5 G | 0% |
| Energy | 311.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 28.0 G | 0% |
| Protein | 10.8 G | 0% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.7 G | 0% |
| Ash | 5.8 G | — |
| Energy | 1303.0 kJ | — |
| Water | 8.3 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | 1.1 MG | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 21.0 MG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 383.0 MG | 29% |
| Iron, Fe | 14.0 MG | 78% |
| Potassium, K | 1119.0 MG | 24% |
| Sodium, Na | 18.0 MG | 1% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.4 MG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 229.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 28.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 178.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 7.5 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.7 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.9 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.4 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.8 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.3 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.1 G | — |
| Phytosterols | 46.0 MG | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.6 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.1 G | — |
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170919) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.