Calories in Spices, fennel seed
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, fennel seed contains 345 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp, whole (5.8 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from fat and 16% 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 284% of the Daily Value for manganese, 119% of the Daily Value for copper and 103% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 345 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 14.9 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.48 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 88 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 52.3 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 39.8 g | 142% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 15.8 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A ? | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C ? | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.41 mg | 34% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6.1 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.47 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 1,196 mg | 92% |
| Iron ? | 18.5 mg | 103% |
| Magnesium ? | 385 mg | 92% |
| Phosphorus ? | 487 mg | 39% |
| Potassium ? | 1,694 mg | 36% |
| Zinc ? | 3.7 mg | 34% |
| Copper ? | 1.1 mg | 119% |
| Manganese ? | 6.5 mg | 284% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 51%
- Fat 33%
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
- Protein15.8 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber39.8 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat14.9 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.48 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium88 mgabove the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 9.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.7 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.6 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.7 g |
| Leucine ? | 1 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.76 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.3 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.65 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.41 g |
| Valine ? | 0.92 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.68 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.33 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.79 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.9 g |
| Serine ? | 0.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (3)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.48 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 9.9 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 66 mg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Water ? | 8.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 8.2 g |
| Energy ? | 1,443 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 135 IU |
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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 345 kcal. 1 tbsp, whole (5.8 g): about 20 kcal. 1 tsp, whole (2 g): about 7 kcal.
Is spices high in protein?
Spices contains 15.8 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.92 g in 1 tbsp, whole (5.8 g). About 16% 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 52.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 39.8 g of fiber.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 14.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.48 g is saturated (2% 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 (284% DV), copper (119% DV), iron (103% DV), calcium (92% DV) and magnesium (92% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 88 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, fennel seed has 345 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 171323. 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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