Xanthan Gum
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Bob's Red Mill
Xanthan Gum contains 333 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 9 g (9 g) provides about 30 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 375 kcal per 100 g across 4,875 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 3,890 mg | 169% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 77.8 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 11.1 g | 22% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 56 mg | 4% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 322 mg | 7% |
% 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 88%
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
- Protein11.1 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 6.7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 12 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.55 g)
- Sodium3,890 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 222 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 333 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 11.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77.8 g | 77.8 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2,556 mg | 3,890 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Bob's Red Mill
- Barcode
- 0039978035554
- Quantity
- 8 oz
- Label serving
- 1 tbsp (9 g)
- Category
- Cereals and their products
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Xanthan gum.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Xanthan Gum?
100 g of Xanthan Gum has 333 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 9 g (9 g): about 30 kcal.
Is Xanthan Gum high in protein?
Xanthan Gum contains 11.1 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 9 g (9 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is above the median (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum has 77.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Xanthan Gum?
100 g contains 3,890 mg of sodium, 169% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 15, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2596120. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0039978035554. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 15, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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