Calories in Spices, cardamom
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, cardamom contains 311 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp, ground (5.8 g) provides about 18 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for spices and herbs on FoodFactly (285 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 1,217% of the Daily Value for manganese, 78% of the Daily Value for iron and 68% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 311 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.68 g | 3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 18 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 68.5 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 28 g | 100% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 10.8 g | 22% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 383 mg | 29% |
| Iron ? | 14 mg | 78% |
| Magnesium ? | 229 mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus ? | 178 mg | 14% |
| Potassium ? | 1,119 mg | 24% |
| Zinc ? | 7.5 mg | 68% |
| Copper ? | 0.38 mg | 43% |
| Manganese ? | 28 mg | 1,217% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 73%
- Fat 16%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.8 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber28 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat6.7 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.68 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium18 mgin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.87 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.43 g |
Individual fatty acids (9)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.57 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.85 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.02 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 46 mg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Water ? | 8.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 5.8 g |
| Energy ? | 1,303 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
Other forms of Spices
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, bay leaf | 313 | 7.6 g | 75 g | 8.4 g |
| Spices, caraway seed | 333 | 19.8 g | 49.9 g | 14.6 g |
| Spices, celery seed | 392 | 18.1 g | 41.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Spices, coriander leaf, dried Dried or dry | 279 | 21.9 g | 52.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Spices, coriander seed | 298 | 12.4 g | 55 g | 17.8 g |
| Spices, cumin seed | 375 | 17.8 g | 44.2 g | 22.3 g |
| Spices, curry powder Dried or dry | 325 | 14.3 g | 55.8 g | 14 g |
| Spices, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55.2 g | 14.5 g |
| Spices, ginger, ground | 335 | 9 g | 71.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Spices, mace, ground | 475 | 6.7 g | 50.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Spices, marjoram, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 12.7 g | 60.6 g | 7 g |
| Spices, mustard seed, ground | 508 | 26.1 g | 28.1 g | 36.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, dried Dried or dry | 285 | 19.9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
| Garlic, cooked Cooked | 142 | 6.6 g | 28 g | 0.38 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spices?
100 g of spices has 311 kcal. 1 tbsp, ground (5.8 g): about 18 kcal. 1 tsp, ground (2 g): about 6 kcal.
Is spices high in protein?
Spices contains 10.8 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.62 g in 1 tbsp, ground (5.8 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is above the median (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in spices?
Spices has 68.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 28 g of fiber.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 6.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.68 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (1,217% DV), iron (78% DV), zinc (68% DV), magnesium (55% DV) and copper (43% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 18 mg of sodium, 0.8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, cardamom has 311 kcal, while spices, coriander leaf, dried has 279 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170919. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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