Calories in Especias, cardamomo
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Especias, cardamomo contains 311 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp, tierra (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 especias y hierbas 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% |
| Vitamina A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina C ? | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamina D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0,2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0,18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1,1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 0,23 mg | 14% |
| Vitamina B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcio ? | 383 mg | 29% |
| Iron ? | 14 mg | 78% |
| Magnesio ? | 229 mg | 55% |
| Fósforo ? | 178 mg | 14% |
| Potasio ? | 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 especias y hierbas (median 9,6 g)
- Fiber28 gabove the median for especias y hierbas (median 14,7 g)
- Fat6,7 gabove the median for especias y hierbas (median 5,9 g)
- Saturated fat0,68 gbelow the median for especias y hierbas (median 0,86 g)
- Sodium18 mgin the lowest quarter of especias y hierbas (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)
| Grasa monoinsaturada ? | 0,87 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada ? | 0,43 g |
Individual fatty acids (9)
| Ácido linoléico (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 |
|---|---|
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Fitosterols ? | 46 mg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Agua ? | 8,3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 5,8 g |
| Energy ? | 1.303 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI ? | 0 IU |
Other forms of Especias
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Especias, hoja de la bahía | 313 | 7,6 g | 75 g | 8,4 g |
| Especias, caraway seed | 333 | 19,8 g | 49,9 g | 14,6 g |
| Especias, semilla de apio | 392 | 18,1 g | 41,4 g | 25,3 g |
| Especias, hoja de cilantro, seca Dried or dry | 279 | 21,9 g | 52,1 g | 4,8 g |
| Especias, semilla de cilantro | 298 | 12,4 g | 55 g | 17,8 g |
| Especias, semilla de comino | 375 | 17,8 g | 44,2 g | 22,3 g |
| Especias, polvo de curry Dried or dry | 325 | 14,3 g | 55,8 g | 14 g |
| Especias, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55,2 g | 14,5 g |
| Especias, ginger, tierra | 335 | 9 g | 71,6 g | 4,2 g |
| Especias, mace, tierra | 475 | 6,7 g | 50,5 g | 32,4 g |
| Especias, marjoram, seca Dried or dry | 271 | 12,7 g | 60,6 g | 7 g |
| Especias, semilla de mostaza, tierra | 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, seca Dried or dry | 285 | 19,9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Mezcla de sastrería, seco, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4,5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Mezcla de sastrería, seco, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10,8 g | 56,6 g | 7,3 g |
| Thyme, fresco fresco Raw | 101 | 5,6 g | 24,5 g | 1,7 g |
| Rosemary, fresco fresco Raw | 131 | 3,3 g | 20,7 g | 5,9 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2,2 g | 46,1 g | 10,9 g |
| Peppermint, fresco fresco Raw | 70 | 3,8 g | 14,9 g | 0,94 g |
| Ajo, cocinado 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 especias?
100 g of especias has 311 kcal. 1 tbsp, tierra (5,8 g): about 18 kcal. 1 tsp, tierra (2 g): about 6 kcal.
Is especias high in protein?
Especias contains 10,8 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,62 g in 1 tbsp, tierra (5,8 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other especias y hierbas, that is above the median (median 9,6 g).
How many carbs are in especias?
Especias has 68,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 28 g of fiber.
How much fat is in especias?
Especias 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 especias contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (1.217% DV), iron (78% DV), zinc (68% DV), magnesio (55% DV) and copper (43% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in especias?
100 g contains 18 mg of sodium, 0,8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does especias have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, especias, cardamomo has 311 kcal, while especias, hoja de cilantro, seca 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 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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