Calories in Spices, parsley, dried
Generic food Dried or dry Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, parsley, dried contains 292 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (1.6 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from protein and 14% from fat (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 1,133% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 427% of the Daily Value for manganese and 183% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 292 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.5 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 452 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 50.6 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber M | 26.7 g | 95% |
| Total sugars M | 7.3 g | |
| Protein M | 26.6 g | 53% |
| Vitamin A M | 97 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C M | 125 mg | 139% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 9 mg | 60% |
| Vitamin K M | 1,360 µg | 1,133% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 2.4 mg | 183% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 9.9 mg | 62% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.9 mg | 53% |
| Folate (B9) C | 180 µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 97.1 mg | 18% |
| Calcium M | 1,140 mg | 88% |
| Iron M | 22 mg | 122% |
| Magnesium M | 400 mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus M | 436 mg | 35% |
| Potassium M | 2,683 mg | 57% |
| Zinc M | 5.4 mg | 49% |
| Copper M | 0.78 mg | 87% |
| Manganese M | 9.8 mg | 427% |
| Selenium M | 14.1 µg | 26% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 57%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein26.6 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber26.7 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars7.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat5.5 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium452 mgin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water5.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.76 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 2.8 g |
| Fructose M | 0.42 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.48 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.5 g |
| Leucine M | 2.8 g |
| Lysine M | 2.1 g |
| Methionine M | 0.6 g |
| Cystine M | 0.3 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.7 g |
| Tyrosine M | 1.2 g |
| Valine M | 2 g |
| Arginine M | 1.8 g |
| Histidine M | 0.72 g |
| Alanine M | 1.8 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 3.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.7 g |
| Glycine M | 1.8 g |
| Proline M | 2 g |
| Serine M | 1.2 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (45)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 1.9 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.2 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 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.058 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.76 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.063 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.76 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 1,152 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 2,428 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 17 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 4 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 1.5 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 11.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,220 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 1,939 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 180 µg |
| Betaine M | 1.7 mg |
| 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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, dried Dried or dry | 285 | 19.9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 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 |
| 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 dried or dry spices?
100 g of dried or dry spices has 292 kcal. 1 tbsp (1.6 g): about 5 kcal. 1 tsp (0.5 g): about 1 kcal.
Is dried or dry spices high in protein?
Dried or dry spices contains 26.6 g of protein per 100 g (53% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.43 g in 1 tbsp (1.6 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry spices?
Dried or dry spices has 50.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 26.7 g of fiber and 7.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry spices?
Dried or dry spices contains 5.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% 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 (1,133% DV), manganese (427% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (183% DV), Vitamin C (139% DV) and iron (122% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry spices?
100 g contains 452 mg of sodium, 20% 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 170930. 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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