Cajun seasoning
Packaged product Spices, Herbs and Condiments Sainsbury's
Cajun seasoning contains 292 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tsp, 3 g (3 g) provides about 9 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19% from fat and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for spices, herbs and condiments on FoodFactly (277 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 83% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 77% of the Daily Value for iodine and 64% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 292 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 7.1 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat L | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol L | 0.001 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 5,012 mg | 218% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 55.4 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber L | 22 g | 79% |
| Total sugars L | 15.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.63 g | 1% |
| Protein L | 12.6 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A L | 0.033 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 75 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.004 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 4.7 mg | 31% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.32 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1.1 mg | 64% |
| Folate (B9) L | 106 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.001 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 168 mg | 13% |
| Iron L | 4.6 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium L | 75.5 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus L | 194 mg | 16% |
| Potassium L | 1,125 mg | 24% |
| Zinc L | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper L | 0.34 mg | 37% |
| Manganese L | 1.3 mg | 55% |
| Selenium L | 6.1 µg | 11% |
| Iodine L | 116 µg | 77% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 66%
- Fat 19%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12.6 gin the top quarter of spices, herbs and condiments (median 7.5 g)
- Fiber22 gin the top quarter of spices, herbs and condiments (median 9.6 g)
- Sugars15.3 gabove the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 9.7 g)
- Fat7.1 gin the top quarter of spices, herbs and condiments (median 4.1 g)
- Saturated fat1 gabove the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 0.7 g)
- Sodium5,012 mgbelow the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 5,976 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water33.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 3.2 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 1.6 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 222 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 33.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00344036
- Quantity
- 50 g
- Label serving
- 1 tsp (3 g)
- Category
- Spice blends
- Packaging
- en:glass-jar,en:steel-lid
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Dried Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Smoked Paprika (12%), Salt, Chilli Powder (7), Black Pepper, Cumin Seeds, Caster Sugar, Yeast Extract, Dried Garlic, Allspice, Ginger, Chilli Flakes, White Pepper, Fennel Seeds, Coriander Seed, Anti-caking Agent: Silicon Dioxide, Oregano, Thyme, Cumin, Colour: Paprika Extract
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cajun seasoning?
100 g of Cajun seasoning has 292 kcal. Serving, 1 tsp, 3 g (3 g): about 9 kcal.
Is Cajun seasoning high in protein?
Cajun seasoning contains 12.6 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.38 g in serving, 1 tsp, 3 g (3 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices, herbs and condiments, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.5 g).
How many carbs are in Cajun seasoning?
Cajun seasoning has 55.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 22 g of fiber and 15.3 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Cajun seasoning?
Cajun seasoning contains 7.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cajun seasoning contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (83% DV), iodine (77% DV), Vitamin B6 (64% DV), manganese (55% DV) and copper (37% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cajun seasoning?
100 g contains 5,012 mg of sodium, 218% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 14, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 00344036. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 14, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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