Calories in Especias, caraway seed
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Especias, caraway seed contains 333 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cucharada (6,7 g) provides about 22 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 19% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in especias y hierbas on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 101% of the Daily Value for copper, 90% of the Daily Value for iron and 61% of the Daily Value for magnesio.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 14,6 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0,62 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 17 mg | 0,7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 49,9 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 38 g | 136% |
| Total sugars I | 0,64 g | |
| Protein ? | 19,8 g | 40% |
| Vitamina A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina C ? | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamina D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 2,5 mg | 17% |
| Vitamina K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0,38 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0,38 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3,6 mg | 23% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 0,36 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamina B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 24,7 mg | 4% |
| Calcio ? | 689 mg | 53% |
| Iron ? | 16,2 mg | 90% |
| Magnesio ? | 258 mg | 61% |
| Fósforo ? | 568 mg | 45% |
| Potasio ? | 1.351 mg | 29% |
| Zinc ? | 5,5 mg | 50% |
| Copper ? | 0,91 mg | 101% |
| Manganese ? | 1,3 mg | 57% |
| Selenio C | 12,1 µg | 22% |
% 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 49%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein19,8 gin the top quarter of especias y hierbas (median 9,6 g)
- Fiber38 gin the top quarter of especias y hierbas (median 14,7 g)
- Sugars0,64 gin the lowest quarter of especias y hierbas (median 2,9 g)
- Fat14,6 gin the top quarter of especias y hierbas (median 5,9 g)
- Saturated fat0,62 gbelow the median for especias y hierbas (median 0,86 g)
- Sodium17 mgin the lowest quarter of especias y hierbas (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water9,9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada ? | 7,1 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada ? | 3,3 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0,24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0,76 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0,83 g |
| Leucine ? | 1,2 g |
| Lysine ? | 1 g |
| Metionina ? | 0,36 g |
| Cistino ? | 0,33 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0,87 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0,64 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1,3 g |
| Histidina ? | 0,55 g |
| Alanine ? | 0,91 g |
| Ácido aspartico ? | 2,1 g |
| Ácido glutamico ? | 3,2 g |
| Glycine ? | 1,3 g |
| Proline ? | 0,92 g |
| Serine ? | 0,95 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3,1 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0,01 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0,01 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0,04 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0,4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0,11 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0,09 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)
| Betacaroteno C | 206 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 20 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina I | 454 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 8 µg |
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 16 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Fitosterols ? | 76 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Agua ? | 9,9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 5,9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1.393 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI ? | 363 IU |
| Ácido fólico Z | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida ? | 10 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Especias
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Especias, hoja de la bahía | 313 | 7,6 g | 75 g | 8,4 g |
| Especias, cardamomo | 311 | 10,8 g | 68,5 g | 6,7 g |
| Especias, semilla de apio | 392 | 18,1 g | 41,4 g | 25,3 g |
| Especias, hoja de cilantro, seca Dried or dry | 279 | 21,9 g | 52,1 g | 4,8 g |
| Especias, semilla de cilantro | 298 | 12,4 g | 55 g | 17,8 g |
| Especias, semilla de comino | 375 | 17,8 g | 44,2 g | 22,3 g |
| Especias, polvo de curry Dried or dry | 325 | 14,3 g | 55,8 g | 14 g |
| Especias, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55,2 g | 14,5 g |
| Especias, ginger, tierra | 335 | 9 g | 71,6 g | 4,2 g |
| Especias, mace, tierra | 475 | 6,7 g | 50,5 g | 32,4 g |
| Especias, marjoram, seca Dried or dry | 271 | 12,7 g | 60,6 g | 7 g |
| Especias, semilla de mostaza, tierra | 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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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, seca Dried or dry | 285 | 19,9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Rosemary, fresco fresco Raw | 131 | 3,3 g | 20,7 g | 5,9 g |
| Mezcla de sastrería, seco, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4,5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Mezcla de sastrería, seco, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10,8 g | 56,6 g | 7,3 g |
| Thyme, fresco fresco Raw | 101 | 5,6 g | 24,5 g | 1,7 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2,2 g | 46,1 g | 10,9 g |
| Peppermint, fresco fresco Raw | 70 | 3,8 g | 14,9 g | 0,94 g |
| Spearmint, fresco fresco 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 especias?
100 g of especias has 333 kcal. 1 cucharada (6,7 g): about 22 kcal. 1 tsp (2,1 g): about 7 kcal.
Is especias high in protein?
Especias contains 19,8 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,3 g in 1 cucharada (6,7 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other especias y hierbas, that is among the highest quarter (median 9,6 g).
How many carbs are in especias?
Especias has 49,9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 38 g of fiber and 0,64 g of sugars.
How much fat is in especias?
Especias contains 14,6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,62 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does especias contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (101% DV), iron (90% DV), magnesio (61% DV), manganese (57% DV) and calcio (53% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in especias?
100 g contains 17 mg of sodium, 0,7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does especias have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, especias, caraway seed has 333 kcal, while especias, hoja de cilantro, seca 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 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 170918. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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