Cardamom

Cardamom

Cardamom is the ground seed of a tropical fruit in the Zingiberacae, or ginger family known as Elettaria cardamomum. The seeds are found in oval-shaped fruit pods that are between 1/4- and 1-inch long.

Cardamom comes from India, Guatemala, and Ceylon. In India, cardamom is traditionally used in curry blends, and in Scandinavian countries it is commonly added to breads. Most of the world's cardamom crop is used in Arabic countries as a flavoring for coffee.

Cardamom has an intense, pungent, sweet flavor.

Estimated Glycemic Load=1
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=2,764

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Manganese
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Store cardamom in a cool, dark, dry place.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) ground SPICES,CARDAMOM

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 4

Calories: 6

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.13 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	2 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.4 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0.56 g	*
Protein	0.22 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.42mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	0 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.02 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	7.7 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.28 mg	2%
Magnesium	4.6 mg	1%
Manganese	0.56 mg	28%
Phosphorous	3.6 mg	0%
Potassium	22.4 mg	1%
Selenium	0 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.36 mg	0%
Zinc	0.15 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).