Calories in Spices, caraway seed
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, caraway seed contains 333 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (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 spices and herbs 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 magnesium.
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% |
| Vitamin A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.5 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.38 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.38 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3.6 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 24.7 mg | 4% |
| Calcium ? | 689 mg | 53% |
| Iron ? | 16.2 mg | 90% |
| Magnesium ? | 258 mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus ? | 568 mg | 45% |
| Potassium ? | 1,351 mg | 29% |
| Zinc ? | 5.5 mg | 50% |
| Copper ? | 0.91 mg | 101% |
| Manganese ? | 1.3 mg | 57% |
| Selenium 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 spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber38 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars0.64 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat14.6 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.62 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium17 mgin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (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)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 7.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 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 |
| Methionine ? | 0.36 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.33 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.87 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.64 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.3 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.55 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.91 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 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 |
| Linoleic acid (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)
| Beta-carotene C | 206 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 20 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 454 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 16 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 76 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 9.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 5.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,393 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 363 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 10 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, 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 |
| Spices, mustard seed, ground | 508 | 26.1 g | 28.1 g | 36.2 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 |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 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 333 kcal. 1 tbsp (6.7 g): about 22 kcal. 1 tsp (2.1 g): about 7 kcal.
Is spices high in protein?
Spices contains 19.8 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.3 g in 1 tbsp (6.7 g). About 19% 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 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 spices?
Spices 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 spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (101% DV), iron (90% DV), magnesium (61% DV), manganese (57% DV) and calcium (53% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 17 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, caraway seed has 333 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 170918. 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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