Calories in Horseradish, prepared
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Horseradish, prepared contains 48 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (15 g) provides about 7 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 14% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 48 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.69 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.09 g | 0.5% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 420 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.3 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars M | 8 g | |
| Protein M | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 24.9 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.093 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.073 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 57 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 6.5 mg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 56 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 31 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 246 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.83 mg | 8% |
| Copper M | 0.058 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.13 mg | 5% |
| Selenium M | 2.8 µg | 5% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 81%
- Fat 11%
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
- Protein1.2 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber3.3 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars8 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat0.69 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.09 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium420 mgin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.34 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch I | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.29 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.061 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.053 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 10 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols M | 9 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water M | 85.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 201 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 2 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 57 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Horseradish
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseradish | 48 | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.69 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimiento | 28 | 1.4 g | 6.2 g | 0.37 g |
| Worcestershire sauce | 77 | 0 g | 19.2 g | 0 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, NS as to form | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, freshly squeezed | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
| Lime juice, 100%, NS as to form | 25 | 0.42 g | 8.4 g | 0.07 g |
| Lime juice, 100%, freshly squeezed | 25 | 0.42 g | 8.4 g | 0.07 g |
| Mustard, prepared, yellow | 61 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Mustard | 69 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in horseradish?
100 g of horseradish has 48 kcal. 1 tbsp (15 g): about 7 kcal. 1 tsp (5 g): about 2 kcal.
How much protein is in horseradish?
Horseradish contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.18 g in 1 tbsp (15 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in horseradish?
Horseradish has 11.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in horseradish?
Horseradish contains 0.69 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.09 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does horseradish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (28% DV) and Folate (B9) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in horseradish?
100 g contains 420 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173472. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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