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Cardamom

Cardamom is an aromatic spice used whole or ground in sweet dishes, savory foods, and beverages.

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About Cardamom

Cardamom is the aromatic seed pod of a spice plant, used in sweet pastries, desserts, rice dishes, curries, meat preparations, coffee, tea, and other spiced drinks. The common name does not specify a botanical type or processing grade.

It contributes a concentrated fragrance combining floral, citrus-like, camphoraceous, and warm notes. Whole pods can infuse liquid or dishes gradually, while freshly ground seeds provide a more immediate flavour.

Cardamom is usually traded as green or bleached, ridged, pointed pods containing small dark seeds. It is sold whole, with seeds ground separately or with the pod, and occasionally as ground cardamom. The ground spice is fine and pale green to tan.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Desserts

Ingredient connections awaiting review · Coverage is still growing, including packaged snacks.

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Local names for cardamom

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

cardamom

English

cardamom pod

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English

Cardamom powder

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English

Cardamome, poudre

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Cardamom nutrition & diet

Cardamom nutritional value

Spices, cardamom

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
311kcal
Protein
10.8g
Carbs
68.5g
Fat
6.7g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify green, black, or another cardamom type, and whether pods, shelled seeds, or ground spice are used. Culinary portions are commonly incorporated into beverages, sweets, rice, or savory dishes. Remove whole pods when they are used for infusion, and record whether the reference counts them as eaten.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to the specified cardamom species or type and form—whole pod, seeds, or ground spice—with edible portion identified.

Diet considerations

Cardamom is plant-derived. Plain cardamom is distinct from chai mixes, desserts, flavored drinks, and spice blends that may contain dairy, cereals, sweeteners, or animal-derived additions. Compatibility therefore depends on the product and recipe, not merely the spice name; portion patterns also vary between garnish and infused preparation.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, cardamom ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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