Calories in Rosemary, fresh
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Rosemary, fresh contains 131 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (1.7 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 9% 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 42% of the Daily Value for manganese, 37% of the Daily Value for iron and 33% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 131 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat I | 2.8 g | 14% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 26 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.7 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber M | 14.1 g | 50% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A M | 146 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C I | 21.8 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.036 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.91 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.8 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 109 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 317 mg | 24% |
| Iron M | 6.7 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium M | 91 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus M | 66 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 668 mg | 14% |
| Zinc M | 0.93 mg | 8% |
| Copper M | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese M | 0.96 mg | 42% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 56%
- Fat 35%
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
- Protein3.3 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber14.1 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat5.9 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat2.8 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium26 mgbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.9 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan I | 0.051 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine I | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine I | 0.14 g |
| Leucine I | 0.25 g |
| Lysine I | 0.14 g |
| Methionine I | 0.047 g |
| Cystine I | 0.037 g |
| Phenylalanine I | 0.17 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0.1 g |
| Valine I | 0.17 g |
| Arginine I | 0.15 g |
| Histidine I | 0.066 g |
| Alanine I | 0.17 g |
| Aspartic acid I | 0.39 g |
| Glutamic acid I | 0.36 g |
| Glycine I | 0.16 g |
| Proline I | 0.14 g |
| Serine I | 0.13 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.45 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.019 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.014 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.41 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.066 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.048 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 44 mg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water M | 67.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.4 g |
| Energy ? | 548 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 2,924 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 109 µg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
| Spearmint, fresh Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 8.4 g | 0.73 g |
| Mustard | 69 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Mustard, prepared, yellow | 61 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Dill weed, fresh Raw | 43 | 3.5 g | 7 g | 1.1 g |
| Peppers, hot, raw Raw | 34 | 1.4 g | 7.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Garlic, cooked Cooked | 142 | 6.6 g | 28 g | 0.38 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw rosemary?
100 g of raw rosemary has 131 kcal. 1 tbsp (1.7 g): about 2 kcal. 1 tsp (0.7 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in raw rosemary?
Raw rosemary contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.056 g in 1 tbsp (1.7 g). About 9% 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 raw rosemary?
Raw rosemary has 20.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 14.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw rosemary?
Raw rosemary contains 5.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.8 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw rosemary contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (42% DV), iron (37% DV), copper (33% DV), Folate (B9) (27% DV) and calcium (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw rosemary?
100 g contains 26 mg of sodium, 1% 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 173473. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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