Edible parts
Spice as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1301 kJ / 311 kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% |
| Carbohydrate | 68.5 g | 26% |
| Fibre | 28 g | — |
| Fat | 6.7 g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 48% |
| Iron | 14 mg | 100% |
| Magnesium | 229 mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1119 mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 7.5 mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 18 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
The small green pod. Eucalyptus-citrus. Zinc is the quiet mineral. Crush the pod; don’t buy the pre-ground dust if you can help it.
Season
Year-round grocery when this catalogue row is listed as common / pantry.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum; SK Zelený kardamón) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.