Calories in Spices, coriander seed
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, coriander seed contains 298 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (5 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 37% from fat and 12% 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 108% of the Daily Value for copper, 91% of the Daily Value for iron and 83% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 298 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 17.8 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.99 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 35 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 55 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 41.9 g | 150% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 12.4 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 709 mg | 55% |
| Iron ? | 16.3 mg | 91% |
| Magnesium ? | 330 mg | 79% |
| Phosphorus ? | 409 mg | 33% |
| Potassium ? | 1,267 mg | 27% |
| Zinc ? | 4.7 mg | 43% |
| Copper ? | 0.98 mg | 108% |
| Manganese ? | 1.9 mg | 83% |
| Selenium M | 26.2 µg | 48% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 51%
- Fat 37%
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
- Protein12.4 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber41.9 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat17.8 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.99 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium35 mgbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 13.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.81 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 13.5 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.1 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 46 mg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 8.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 6 g |
| Energy ? | 1,245 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 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, 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 |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 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 298 kcal. 1 tbsp (5 g): about 15 kcal. 1 tsp (1.8 g): about 5 kcal.
Is spices high in protein?
Spices contains 12.4 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.62 g in 1 tbsp (5 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is above the median (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in spices?
Spices has 55 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 41.9 g of fiber.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 17.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.99 g is saturated (5% 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 (108% DV), iron (91% DV), manganese (83% DV), magnesium (79% DV) and calcium (55% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 35 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, coriander seed has 298 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 170922. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).
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