Calories in Spices, nutmeg, ground
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, nutmeg, ground contains 525 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (7 g) provides about 37 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 126% of the Daily Value for manganese, 114% of the Daily Value for copper and 44% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 525 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 36.3 g | 47% |
| Saturated fat ? | 25.9 g | 130% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 16 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 49.3 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 20.8 g | 74% |
| Total sugars I | 3 g | |
| Protein ? | 5.8 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 5 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin C ? | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.35 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.057 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 76 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 8.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 184 mg | 14% |
| Iron ? | 3 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium ? | 183 mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus ? | 213 mg | 17% |
| Potassium ? | 350 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper ? | 1 mg | 114% |
| Manganese ? | 2.9 mg | 126% |
| Selenium M | 1.6 µg | 3% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 60%
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
- Protein5.8 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber20.8 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars3 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat36.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat25.9 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium16 mgin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.35 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) ? | 0.35 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.37 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 22.8 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.4 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 (10)
| Beta-carotene C | 28 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 66 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.53 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 62 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 2,196 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 102 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 76 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, marjoram, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 12.7 g | 60.6 g | 7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Spearmint, dried Dried or dry | 285 | 19.9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Horseradish sauce | 503 | 1.1 g | 10 g | 50.9 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Puerto Rican seasoning with ham | 266 | 4 g | 7.2 g | 24.8 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spices?
100 g of spices has 525 kcal. 1 tbsp (7 g): about 37 kcal. 1 tsp (2.2 g): about 12 kcal.
How much protein is in spices?
Spices contains 5.8 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.41 g in 1 tbsp (7 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is below the median (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in spices?
Spices has 49.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 20.8 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 36.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 25.9 g is saturated (130% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (126% DV), copper (114% DV), magnesium (44% DV), Thiamin (B1) (29% DV) and zinc (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 16 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, nutmeg, ground has 525 kcal, while spices, coriander leaf, dried has 279 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 171326. 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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