Cardamom is the Queen of all spices known as Green Gold! Health benefits of cardamom: Cardamom is an exotic spice contains many chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing and health promoting properties. The spicy pods contain many essential volatile oils that include pinene, sabinene, myrcene, phellandrene, limonene, 1, 8-cineole, terpinene, p-cymene, terpinolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-oil, a-terpineol, a-terpineol acetate, citronellol, nerol, geraniol, methyl eugenol, and trans-nerolidol. The therapeutic properties of cardamom-oil have found application in many traditional medicines as antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant and tonic. Cardamom is a rich source of minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium. 100 g pods conatins 1119 mg of this electrolyte. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Additionally, it is also an excellent source of iron and manganese. 100 g pods contain 13.97 mg or 175% of daily-required levels of iron. Iron is required for red blood cell formation and cellular metabolism. Manganese is a co-factor for the enzyme, superoxide dismutase, a very powerful free-radical destroyer. Cardamom pods are rich in many vital vitamins, including riboflavin, niacin and vitamin-C. Cardamom, Nutritional value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base) Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA Energy 311 Kcal 15.5% Carbohydrates 68.47 g 52.5% Protein 10.76 g 19% Total Fat 6.7 g 23% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Dietary Fiber 28 g 70% Vitamins: Niacin 1.102 mg 7% Pyridoxine 0.230 mg 18% Riboflavin 0.182 mg 14% Thiamin 0.198 mg 16.5% Vitamin A 0 IU 0% Vitamin C 21 mg 35% Electrolytes: Sodium 18 mg 1% Potassium 1119 mg 24% Minerals: Calcium 383 mg 38% Copper 0.383 mg 42.5% Iron 13.97 mg 175% Magnesium 229 mg 57% Manganese 28 mg 1217% Phosphorus 178 mg 25% Zinc 7.47 mg 68%

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