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Cardamom, ground

Ground cardamom is a spice made from the dried seeds of the cardamom plant. It contains protein, fat and several minerals. Per 100g, the supplied data list 11g of protein, 6.7g of fat, 230mg of magnesium and 1120mg of potassium. These figures refer to the ground spice itself.

Magnesium supports normal muscle and nerve function, while potassium helps maintain fluid balance and normal muscle function. Cardamom is generally used in small amounts as a seasoning, so its contribution to nutrient intake is much smaller than the amounts shown per 100g. The full nutrient figures, including salt and other minerals, are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Fat

6.7g

Protein

11g

Salt

0.05g

Water

8.3g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.2mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.18mg

Niacin (B3)

1.1mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

0µg

Calcium

130mg

Iron

100mg

Magnesium

230mg

Phosphorus

170mg

Potassium

1120mg

Sodium

18mg

Zinc

2.6mg

Copper

1.3mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published