Calories in 2 Tsp of Cardamom

2 tsp of cardamom (4 g) has 12 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0.4 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 2.7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 11% protein, 16% fat and 73% carbs. For comparison, 1 tsp of cardamom has 6 calories. Burning 12 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Cardamom Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

12cal

in 2 tsp of cardamom (4 g)

Protein0.4 g11% of calories

Fat0.3 g16% of calories

Carbs2.7 g73% of calories

1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Cardamom calories by serving size

Common amounts of cardamom with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 tsp	2 g	6	0.2 g	0.1 g	1.4 g
2 tsp	4 g	12	0.4 g	0.3 g	2.7 g
5g	5 g	16	0.5 g	0.3 g	3.4 g
1 tbsp	6 g	18	0.6 g	0.4 g	4 g
1 oz	28 g	88	3.1 g	1.9 g	19 g
100g	100 g	311	11 g	6.7 g	68 g
4 oz	113 g	353	12 g	7.6 g	78 g

Cardamom vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other spices and herbs.

Ground Sage315

Bay Leaf313

Ground Turmeric312

Cardamom311

Saffron310

Poultry Seasoning307

Dill Seed305

Cardamom: common questions

How many calories are in 2 tsp of cardamom?

2 tsp of cardamom weighs about 4 g and has 12 calories.

How much protein is in 2 tsp of cardamom?

2 tsp of cardamom has 0.4 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 2 tsp of cardamom?

2 tsp of cardamom has 2.7 g of carbohydrates, including 1.1 g of fiber.

How much cardamom is 100 calories?

100 calories of cardamom is 32 g, about 5 1/2 tbsp of cardamom.

More about cardamom

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170919. Original description: Spices, cardamom. Portion weights are USDA household measures.