Spices & herbs

Spices, cardamom

FDC 170919tsp, ground (2 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 90 · -3 vs Spices & herbs median

On 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.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.8 g · 11%Carb 68.5 g · 73%Fat 6.7 g · 16%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories311 kcal16%
Total fat6.7 g9%
Saturated fat0.68 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium18 mg1%
Carbohydrate69 g25%
Dietary fiber28 g100%
Sugars-
Protein11 g22%
Potassium1120 mg24%
Calcium383 mg29%
Iron14 mg78%
Magnesium229 mg55%
Vitamin C21 mg23%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170919

Original 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.

Dietary fiber100% DV
Iron78% DV
Magnesium55% DV
Calcium29% DV
Potassium24% DV
Vitamin C23% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density90 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g28 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g18 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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