Cardamom
Cardamom is a type of spice commonly used in beverages, chutneys, pickles, relishes, curries, and much more!
The flavor profile for cardamom can be described as fragrant and peppery.
Cardamom contains over 13+ nutrients including 5 vitamins and 8 minerals. Cardamom is also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Cardamom
There are 13 uses for cardamom. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Beverages.
- Chutneys, Pickles, Relishes.
- Curries.
- Desserts.
- Dressings, Marinades.
- Grain Dishes.
- Herb Blends, Rubs.
- Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts.
- Sauces.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
- Stocks.
- Stuffing.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming cardamom.
- Look for whole pods, not ground. Ground cardamom loses its flavor quickly and doesn’t taste as good.
- Buy cardamom pods that are slightly green to yellow in color. The pods should be free of mold, soft spots, and any signs of insects.
- Cardamom tastes best when it’s stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. If you live in a humid area, try storing your cardamom in the freezer or refrigerator instead of the pantry.
- To use cardamom pods, remove the seeds from the pods with a spoon or knife, then crush them with a mortar and pestle or press them through a fine-mesh strainer before adding them to your recipe.
- Cardamom is best used with other spices or flavors that are sweet or savory. Try adding some ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg when making Indian curries, or use a little bit of sugar when cooking with it for sweet recipes like cookies or cakes.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy cardamom is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Cardamom - Dried
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
311
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
2%
Saturated Fat 1g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 18mg
1%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 69g
53%
Dietary Fiber 28g
100%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 11g
23%
Manganese 1556%
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Zinc 93%
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Iron 78%
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Magnesium 74%
·
Copper 42%
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Calcium 38%
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Vitamin C 28%
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Phosphorous 25%
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Potassium 24%
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Thiamin 18%
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Vitamin B6 18%
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Riboflavin 16%
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Niacin 8%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 9 micronutrients.
- Good source of 3 micronutrients.