Calories in Spices, anise seed

Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments

Spices, anise seed contains 337 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp, whole (6.7 g) provides about 23 kcal.

Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 17% 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 205% of the Daily Value for iron, 101% of the Daily Value for copper and 100% of the Daily Value for manganese.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

337kcal per 100 g
17.6 gprotein
50 gcarbohydrates
15.9 gfat
23kcal in 1 tbsp, whole (6.7 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 337 kcal
Total fat ? 15.9 g 20%
Saturated fat ? 0.59 g 3%
Cholesterol Z 0 mg 0%
Sodium ? 16 mg 0.7%
Total carbohydrates C 50 g 18%
Dietary fiber ? 14.6 g 52%
Total sugars not reported
Protein ? 17.6 g 35%
Vitamin A C 16 µg2%
Vitamin C ? 21 mg23%
Vitamin D Z 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.34 mg28%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.29 mg22%
Niacin (B3) ? 3.1 mg19%
Pantothenic acid (B5) ? 0.8 mg16%
Vitamin B6 M 0.65 mg38%
Folate (B9) C 10 µg3%
Vitamin B12 Z 0 µg0%
Calcium ? 646 mg50%
Iron ? 37 mg205%
Magnesium ? 170 mg40%
Phosphorus ? 440 mg35%
Potassium ? 1,441 mg31%
Zinc ? 5.3 mg48%
Copper ? 0.91 mg101%
Manganese ? 2.3 mg100%
Selenium M 5 µg9%

% 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: 17%Carbohydrates: 48%Fat: 35%337kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 17%
  • Carbohydrates 48%
  • Fat 35%

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

Iron205%Copper101%Manganese100%Calcium50%Zinc48%Magnesium40%Vitamin B638%Phosphorus35%Potassium31%Thiamin (B1)28%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein17.6 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
  • Fiber14.6 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
  • Fat15.9 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
  • Saturated fat0.59 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
  • Sodium16 mgin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water9.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?9.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?3.2 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) ?3.2 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 g
SFA 18:0 ?0 g
MUFA 18:1 ?9.8 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0 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 (2)
Retinol Z0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z0 IU
Other components (9)
Water ?9.5 g
Alcohol ?0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash ?7 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy ?1,411 kJ
Vitamin A, IU ?311 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?10 µg

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.

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Rosemary, fresh Raw 131 3.3 g 20.7 g 5.9 g
Thyme, fresh Raw 101 5.6 g 24.5 g 1.7 g
Spearmint, dried Dried or dry 285 19.9 g 52 g 6 g
Garlic, cooked Cooked 142 6.6 g 28 g 0.38 g
Peppermint, fresh Raw 70 3.8 g 14.9 g 0.94 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 337 kcal. 1 tbsp, whole (6.7 g): about 23 kcal. 1 tsp, whole (2.1 g): about 7 kcal.

Is spices high in protein?

Spices contains 17.6 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in 1 tbsp, whole (6.7 g). About 17% 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 spices?

Spices has 50 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 14.6 g of fiber.

How much fat is in spices?

Spices contains 15.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.59 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does spices contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (205% DV), copper (101% DV), manganese (100% DV), calcium (50% DV) and zinc (48% 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, anise seed has 337 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 171316. 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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