Calories in Spices, cloves, ground
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Data check: the calories do not match the protein, carbohydrate and fat values. The source data may contain an error, so treat these values with caution.
Spices, cloves, ground contains 274 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (6.5 g) provides about 18 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29% from fat and 6% 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 2,614% of the Daily Value for manganese, 118% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 66% of the Daily Value for iron.
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 | 274 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Trans fat C | 0.25 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 277 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 65.5 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber M | 33.9 g | 121% |
| Total sugars M | 2.4 g | |
| Protein M | 6 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A ? | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 8.8 mg | 59% |
| Vitamin K M | 142 µg | 118% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.51 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.39 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 37.4 mg | 7% |
| Calcium M | 632 mg | 49% |
| Iron M | 11.8 mg | 66% |
| Magnesium M | 259 mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus M | 104 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 1,020 mg | 22% |
| Zinc M | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper M | 0.37 mg | 41% |
| Manganese M | 60.1 mg | 2,614% |
| Selenium M | 7.2 µg | 13% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 65%
- Fat 29%
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
- Protein6 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber33.9 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars2.4 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat13 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat4 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium277 mgin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 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 C | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.6 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 1.1 g |
| Fructose M | 1.1 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0.15 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.03 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.18 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.24 g |
| Leucine M | 0.4 g |
| Lysine M | 0.37 g |
| Methionine M | 0.08 g |
| Cystine M | 0.07 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.23 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.19 g |
| Valine M | 0.34 g |
| Arginine M | 0.32 g |
| Histidine M | 0.13 g |
| Alanine M | 0.29 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.56 g |
| Glycine M | 0.28 g |
| Proline M | 0.39 g |
| Serine M | 0.24 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (39)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.59 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.026 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.035 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.26 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.68 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.99 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.59 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.36 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.18 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.044 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.49 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.21 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.042 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.058 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.78 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.008 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.21 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.044 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.058 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 45 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 103 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 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 |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 256 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water M | 9.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 5.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,145 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 160 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 25 µg |
| Betaine M | 1.4 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.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| 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 |
| 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 274 kcal. 1 tbsp (6.5 g): about 18 kcal. 1 tsp (2.1 g): about 6 kcal.
How much protein is in spices?
Spices contains 6 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.39 g in 1 tbsp (6.5 g). About 6% 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 65.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 33.9 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 13 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% 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 (2,614% DV), Vitamin K (118% DV), iron (66% DV), magnesium (62% DV) and Vitamin E (59% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 277 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, cloves, ground has 274 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 171321. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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