Calories in Spices, fenugreek seed
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, fenugreek seed contains 323 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (11.1 g) provides about 36 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 15% from fat (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 186% of the Daily Value for iron, 123% of the Daily Value for copper and 53% 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 | 323 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 67 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 58.4 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 24.6 g | 88% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 23 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.32 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.37 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.6 mg | 35% |
| Folate (B9) C | 57 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 176 mg | 14% |
| Iron ? | 33.5 mg | 186% |
| Magnesium ? | 191 mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus ? | 296 mg | 24% |
| Potassium ? | 770 mg | 16% |
| Zinc ? | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper ? | 1.1 mg | 123% |
| Manganese ? | 1.2 mg | 53% |
| Selenium M | 6.3 µg | 11% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 61%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein23 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber24.6 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat6.4 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium67 mgabove the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.1 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
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.39 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.9 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.8 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.7 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.34 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.37 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.76 g |
| Valine ? | 1.1 g |
| Arginine ? | 2.5 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.67 g |
| Alanine ? | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.3 g |
| Proline ? | 1.2 g |
| Serine ? | 1.2 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 140 mg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 8.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 3.4 g |
| Energy ? | 1,352 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 60 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 57 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.
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, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 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 |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 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 |
| Garlic, cooked Cooked | 142 | 6.6 g | 28 g | 0.38 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 323 kcal. 1 tbsp (11.1 g): about 36 kcal. 1 tsp (3.7 g): about 12 kcal.
Is spices high in protein?
Spices contains 23 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.6 g in 1 tbsp (11.1 g). About 24% 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 58.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 24.6 g of fiber.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 6.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (7% 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 (186% DV), copper (123% DV), manganese (53% DV), magnesium (45% DV) and Vitamin B6 (35% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 67 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, fenugreek seed has 323 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 171324. 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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