Cardamom, green: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Ilasi, Elach, True cardamom, Alechi, Elaychi, Yelakki, Aa’l budu’a aa’ l, Elaishi, Elakkai, Elaichi, Veldoda, Alaichi, Shoti elaychi, Ela. Food group: Condiments and Spices. Vegetarian.
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Cardamom, green in Indian languages
| Assamese | Ilasi |
| Bengali | Elach |
| English | True cardamom |
| Gujarati | Alechi |
| Hindi | Elaychi |
| Kannada | Yelakki |
| Kashmiri | Aa’l budu’a aa’ l |
| Khasi | Elaishi |
| Malayalam | Elakkai |
| Manipuri | Elaichi |
| Marathi | Veldoda |
| Odia | Alaichi |
| Punjabi | Shoti elaychi |
| Sanskrit | Ela |
| Tamil | Elakkai |
| Telugu | Elakkai |
| Urdu | Elaichi |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 255 kcal |
| Protein | 8.1 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47.8 g |
| Fibre | 23.1 g |
| Iron | 8.3 mg |
| Calcium | 378 mg |
| Folate | 3 mcg |
Why it can help during pregnancy
- Iron: Iron supports the extra blood your body makes during pregnancy.
- Calcium: Calcium helps build your baby's bones and teeth.
Consensus public-health guidance (WHO / ICMR-NIN). A balanced, varied diet matters more than any single food.
Nutrition source: ICMR-NIN — Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT). Values are typical per 100 g and vary by variety and preparation.
Educational information, not medical or dietary advice. Most everyday foods are fine in normal amounts — ask your doctor or dietitian about anything specific to your pregnancy.