Calories in Spices, savory, ground

Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments

Spices, savory, ground contains 272 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (4.4 g) provides about 12 kcal.

Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from fat and 8% 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 265% of the Daily Value for manganese, 210% of the Daily Value for iron and 164% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

272kcal per 100 g
6.7 gprotein
68.7 gcarbohydrates
5.9 gfat
12kcal in 1 tbsp (4.4 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 272 kcal
Total fat ? 5.9 g 8%
Saturated fat ? 3.3 g 16%
Trans fat Z 0 g
Cholesterol Z 0 mg 0%
Sodium ? 24 mg 1%
Total carbohydrates C 68.7 g 25%
Dietary fiber ? 45.7 g 163%
Total sugars not reported
Protein ? 6.7 g 13%
Vitamin A ? 257 µg29%
Vitamin C ? 50 mg56%
Vitamin D Z 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.37 mg31%
Niacin (B3) ? 4.1 mg26%
Vitamin B6 M 1.8 mg106%
Vitamin B12 Z 0 µg0%
Calcium ? 2,132 mg164%
Iron ? 37.9 mg210%
Magnesium ? 377 mg90%
Phosphorus ? 140 mg11%
Potassium ? 1,051 mg22%
Zinc ? 4.3 mg39%
Copper ? 0.85 mg94%
Manganese ? 6.1 mg265%
Selenium C 4.6 µg8%

% 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: 77%Fat: 15%272kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 8%
  • Carbohydrates 77%
  • Fat 15%

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

Manganese265%Iron210%Calcium164%Vitamin B6106%Copper94%Magnesium90%Vitamin C56%Zinc39%Thiamin (B1)31%Vitamin A29%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein6.7 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
  • Fiber45.7 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
  • Fat5.9 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
  • Saturated fat3.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
  • Sodium24 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
  • Water9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (2)
Retinol Z0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z0 IU
Sterols (1)
Phytosterols ?31 mg
Other components (4)
Water ?9 g
Ash ?9.6 g
Energy ?1,138 kJ
Vitamin A, IU ?5,130 IU

Other forms of Spices

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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
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
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
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 spices?

100 g of spices has 272 kcal. 1 tbsp (4.4 g): about 12 kcal. 1 tsp (1.4 g): about 4 kcal.

How much protein is in spices?

Spices contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.3 g in 1 tbsp (4.4 g). About 8% 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 68.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 45.7 g of fiber.

How much fat is in spices?

Spices contains 5.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (16% 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 (265% DV), iron (210% DV), calcium (164% DV), Vitamin B6 (106% DV) and copper (94% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in spices?

100 g contains 24 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?

No. Per 100 g, spices, savory, ground has 272 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 170936. 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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