Calories in Spices, garlic powder
Generic food Dried or dry Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, garlic powder contains 331 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (9.7 g) provides about 32 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from protein and 2% 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 97% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6, 59% of the Daily Value for copper and 43% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 331 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.73 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.25 g | 1% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 60 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 72.7 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber M | 9 g | 32% |
| Total sugars M | 2.4 g | |
| Protein M | 16.6 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.44 mg | 36% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.74 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 1.7 mg | 97% |
| Folate (B9) C | 47 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 67.5 mg | 12% |
| Calcium M | 79 mg | 6% |
| Iron M | 5.7 mg | 31% |
| Magnesium M | 77 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus M | 414 mg | 33% |
| Potassium M | 1,193 mg | 25% |
| Zinc M | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper M | 0.53 mg | 59% |
| Manganese M | 0.98 mg | 43% |
| Selenium M | 23.9 µg | 43% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein16.6 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber9 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars2.4 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat0.73 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.25 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium60 mgabove the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.18 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 2.1 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.07 g |
| Fructose M | 0.31 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.37 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.41 g |
| Leucine M | 0.73 g |
| Lysine M | 0.77 g |
| Methionine M | 0.11 g |
| Cystine M | 0.25 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.53 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.45 g |
| Valine M | 0.67 g |
| Arginine M | 3.4 g |
| Histidine M | 0.26 g |
| Alanine M | 0.49 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.7 g |
| Glycine M | 0.53 g |
| Proline M | 1.4 g |
| Serine M | 0.51 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (36)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.012 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.015 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 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 | 0 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 ? | 8 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water M | 6.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,386 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 47 µg |
| Betaine M | 6.1 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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Garlic, cooked Cooked | 142 | 6.6 g | 28 g | 0.38 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 |
| Sweet and sour sauce | 154 | 0.27 g | 38.2 g | 0.02 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry spices?
100 g of dried or dry spices has 331 kcal. 1 tbsp (9.7 g): about 32 kcal. 1 tsp (3.1 g): about 10 kcal.
Is dried or dry spices high in protein?
Dried or dry spices contains 16.6 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 tbsp (9.7 g). About 18% 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 dried or dry spices?
Dried or dry spices has 72.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry spices?
Dried or dry spices contains 0.73 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.25 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (97% DV), copper (59% DV), selenium (43% DV), manganese (43% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry spices?
100 g contains 60 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 171325. 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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