Calories in Spices, marjoram, dried
Generic food Dried or dry Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, marjoram, dried contains 271 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (1.7 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from fat and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for spices and herbs on FoodFactly (285 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 518% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 460% of the Daily Value for iron and 236% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 271 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.53 g | 3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 77 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 60.6 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 40.3 g | 144% |
| Total sugars I | 4.1 g | |
| Protein ? | 12.7 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A C | 403 µg | 45% |
| Vitamin C ? | 51.4 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K I | 622 µg | 518% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.29 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.32 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 4.1 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 1.2 mg | 70% |
| Folate (B9) C | 274 µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 43.6 mg | 8% |
| Calcium ? | 1,990 mg | 153% |
| Iron ? | 82.7 mg | 460% |
| Magnesium ? | 346 mg | 82% |
| Phosphorus ? | 306 mg | 24% |
| Potassium ? | 1,522 mg | 32% |
| Zinc ? | 3.6 mg | 33% |
| Copper ? | 1.1 mg | 126% |
| Manganese ? | 5.4 mg | 236% |
| Selenium C | 4.5 µg | 8% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 68%
- Fat 18%
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
- Protein12.7 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber40.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars4.1 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat7 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.53 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium77 mgabove the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.94 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 4.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.29 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.94 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 3.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 4,806 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 1,895 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 70 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 60 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 7.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 12.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,136 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 8,068 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 274 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spices
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, bay leaf | 313 | 7.6 g | 75 g | 8.4 g |
| Spices, caraway seed | 333 | 19.8 g | 49.9 g | 14.6 g |
| Spices, cardamom | 311 | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Spices, celery seed | 392 | 18.1 g | 41.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Spices, coriander leaf, dried Dried or dry | 279 | 21.9 g | 52.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Spices, coriander seed | 298 | 12.4 g | 55 g | 17.8 g |
| Spices, cumin seed | 375 | 17.8 g | 44.2 g | 22.3 g |
| Spices, curry powder Dried or dry | 325 | 14.3 g | 55.8 g | 14 g |
| Spices, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55.2 g | 14.5 g |
| Spices, ginger, ground | 335 | 9 g | 71.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Spices, mace, ground | 475 | 6.7 g | 50.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Spices, mustard seed, ground | 508 | 26.1 g | 28.1 g | 36.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, dried Dried or dry | 285 | 19.9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry spices?
100 g of dried or dry spices has 271 kcal. 1 tbsp (1.7 g): about 5 kcal. 1 tsp (0.6 g): about 2 kcal.
Is dried or dry spices high in protein?
Dried or dry spices contains 12.7 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.22 g in 1 tbsp (1.7 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is above the median (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry spices?
Dried or dry spices has 60.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 40.3 g of fiber and 4.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry spices?
Dried or dry spices contains 7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.53 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (518% DV), iron (460% DV), manganese (236% DV), calcium (153% DV) and copper (126% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry spices?
100 g contains 77 mg of sodium, 3% 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 170928. 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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