Calories in 1 Tbsp of Cardamom
1 tbsp of cardamom (6 g) has 18 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.6 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 11% protein, 16% fat and 73% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of cardamom has 36 calories. Burning 18 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cardamom: common questions
How many calories are in 1 tbsp of cardamom?
1 tbsp of cardamom weighs about 6 g and has 18 calories.
How much protein is in 1 tbsp of cardamom?
1 tbsp of cardamom has 0.6 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 tbsp of cardamom?
1 tbsp of cardamom has 4 g of carbohydrates, including 1.6 g of fiber.
How much cardamom is 100 calories?
100 calories of cardamom is 32 g, about 5 1/2 tbsp of cardamom.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170919. Original description: Spices, cardamom. Portion weights are USDA household measures.