Herbs and Spices Nutrient Information

Herbs and Spices

Nutrient & Flavor Information For Common Herbs & Spices (Per Gram)

Allspice
Ancho Powder
Annatto Seeds
Baharat Seasoning
Basil
Bay Leaves
Black Pepper
Cardamom
Carom Seeds
Cayenne Pepper
Celery Seeds
Chervil
Chia Seeds
Chicory
Chili Powder
Chinese Five-Spice Powder
Chipotle Powder
Chives
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Cloves
Coriander
Cumin
Curry Powder
Dill
Dukkah
Elderflower
Fenugreek
Flax Seeds
Garam Masala
Garlic Powder
Ginger
Gochugaru
Grains of Paradise
Herbes de Provence
Holy Basil
Kaffir Lime Leaves

Allspice

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.64
Protein: 0.06
Fats: 0.08
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Iron
Flavor: Aromatic, Peppery, Savory, Spicy

Ancho Powder

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.72
Protein: 0.23
Fats: 0.15
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Iron
Flavor: Earthy, Smoky, Spicy, Sweet

Annatto Seeds

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.67
Protein: 0.15
Fats: 0.18
Vitamins: Vitamin E
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Flavor: Nutty, Peppery, Smoky, Sweet

Baharat Seasoning

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.73
Protein: 0.1
Fats: 0.08
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Flavor: Aromatic, Earthy, Smoky, Warm

Basil

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.34
Protein: 0.1
Fats: 0.03
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Fragrant, Herbal, Sweet

Bay Leaves

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.7
Protein: 0.07
Fats: 0.08
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Aromatic, Bitter, Earthy, Warm

Black Pepper

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.73
Protein: 0.1
Fats: 0.03
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Flavor: Earthy, Peppery, Piney, Pungent, Spicy, Warm, Woody

Cardamom

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.68
Protein: 0.1
Fats: 0.06
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Citrusy, Peppery, Pungent, Warm

Carom Seeds

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.2
Protein: 0.15
Fats: 0.23
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Pungent, Spicy, Sweet

Cayenne Pepper

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.56
Protein: 0.12
Fats: 0.17
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Fiery, Hot, Spicy

Celery Seeds

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.52
Protein: 0.19
Fats: 0.14
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Earthy, Nutty, Savory

Chervil

Calories: 1
Carbohydrates: 0.17
Protein: 0.13
Fats: 0.02
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Bitter, Minty

Chia Seeds

Calories: 4
Carbohydrates: 0.34
Protein: 0.16
Fats: 0.23
Vitamins: Vitamin E, Folate
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc
Flavor: Nutty

Chicory

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.47
Protein: 0.17
Fats: 0.3
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Nutty, Mild

Chili Powder

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.69
Protein: 0.23
Fats: 0.15
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Flavor: Earthy, Spicy, Smoky

Chinese Five Spice

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.7
Protein: 0.06
Fats: 0.12
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Flavor: Aromatic, Pungent, Sweet, Spicy

Chipotle Powder

Calories: 4
Carbohydrates: 1 
Protein: 0.2 
Fats: 0.1 
Vitamins: Chipotle powder is not a significant source of vitamins per gram.
Minerals: Chipotle powder is not a significant source of minerals per gram.
Flavor: Nutty, Mild

Chives

Calories: 1.6 
Carbohydrates: 0.36 
Protein: 0.1 
Fats: 0.02 
Vitamins: Vitamin K
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese
Flavor: Onion-like, Mild

Cilantro

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.34
Protein: 0.23
Fats: 0.02
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Citrusy, Fresh, Herbaceous

Cinnamon

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.81
Protein: 0.04
Fats: 0.01
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Sweet, Warm, Woody

Cloves

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.87
Protein: 0.2
Fats: 0.13
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Aromatic, Bitter, Pungent, Sweet

Coriander

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.34
Protein: 0.14
Fats: 0.17
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Citrusy, Nutty, Spicy

Cumin

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.44
Protein: 0.17
Fats: 0.22
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Earthy, Nutty, Spicy

Curry

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.31
Protein: 0.09
Fats: 0.12
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Flavor: Aromatic, Spicy, Warm

Dill

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.39
Protein: 0.04
Fats: 0.19
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Fresh, Herbaceous, Slightly tangy

Dukkah

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.43
Protein: 0.19
Fats: 0.34
Vitamins: Vitamin E
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium
Flavor: Nutty, Spicy

Elderflower

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.64
Protein: 0.3
Fats: 0.3
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Potassium
Flavor: Floral, Sweet

Fenugreek

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.58g
Protein: 0.24g
Fats: 0.09g
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium
Flavor: Bitter, Nutty

Flax Seeds

Calories: 5
Carbohydrates: 0.29g
Protein: 0.2g
Fats: 0.41g
Vitamins: Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Folate
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Nutty, Earthy

Fennel Seeds

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.54
Protein: 0.15
Fats: 0.12
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Anise-like, Licorice, Sweet

Garam Masala

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 10.65g
Protein: 0.11g
Fats: 0.02g
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron
Flavor: Spicy, Warm

Garlic Powder

Calories: 5
Carbohydrates: 1.09
Protein: 0.4
Fats: 0.1
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Flavor: Pungent, Savory

Ginger

Calories: 4
Carbohydrates: 0.79
Protein: 0.84
Fats: 0.75
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Earthy, Peppery, Spicy

Gochugaru

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.55
Protein: 0.17
Fats: 0.13
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Iron
Flavor: Spicy, Smoky, Fruity

Grains of Paradise

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.73
Protein: 0.13
Fats: 0.04
Vitamins: –
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Peppery, Citrusy, Warm

Herbes de Provence

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.50
Protein: 0.12
Fats: 0.04
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Flavor: Herbaceous, Floral

Holy Basil

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.38
Protein: 0.24
Fats: 0.23
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron
Flavor: Peppery, Clove-like

Kaffir Lime Leaves

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.38
Protein: 0.15
Fats: 0.03
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron
Flavor: Citrusy, Floral, Fragrant

Kosher Salt

Calories: 0
Carbohydrates: 0
Protein: 0
Fats: 0
Vitamins: –
Minerals: Sodium
Flavor: Salty

Lavender

Calories: 4
Carbohydrates: 0.82
Protein: 0.14
Fats: 0.08
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron
Flavor: Floral, Sweet, Herbaceous

Lemon Basil

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.7
Protein: 0.14
Fats: 0.06
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron
Flavor: Citrusy, Sweet, Herbaceous

Lemon Basil

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.70
Protein: 0.14
Fats: 0.06
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron
Flavor: Citrusy, Herbaceous

Lemongrass

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.49
Protein: 0.17
Fats: 0.06
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron
Flavor: Citrusy, Fragrant

Loomi

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.64
Protein: 0.03
Fats: 0.03
Vitamins: –
Minerals: Calcium, Iron
Flavor: Tangy, Citrusy, Sour

Lovage

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.63
Protein: 0.14
Fats: 0.05
Vitamins: –
Minerals: Calcium, Iron
Flavor: Tangy, Citrusy, Sour

Mace

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.49
Protein: 0.06
Fats: 0.36
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc 
Flavor: Citrusy, Pungent, Warm

Mahlab

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.58
Protein: 0.14
Fats: 0.07
Vitamins: Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium 
Flavor: Floral, Fruity, Nutty

Marjoram

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.45
Protein: 0.13
Fats: 0.03
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc 
Flavor: Citrusy, Piney, Warm

Mint

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.40
Protein: 0.25
Fats: 0.04
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium 
Flavor: Clean, Cooling, Sharp, Sweet

Mustard Powder

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.61
Protein: 0.26
Fats: 0.33
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Nutty, Pungent, Spicy

Nutmeg

Calories: 5
Carbohydrates: 0.49
Protein: 0.04
Fats: 0.36
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Aromatic, Warm, Sweet

Onion Powder

Calories: 
Carbohydrates: 
Protein: 
Fats: 
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Flavor: Savory, Sweet

Old Bay Seasoning

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.56
Protein: 0.13
Fats: 0.14
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc 
Flavor: Spicy, Sweet, Warm

Oregano

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.39
Protein: 0.1
Fats: 0.03
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Flavor: Earthy, Peppery, Robust

Paprika

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.60
Protein: 0.1
Fats: 0.03
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Flavor: Smoky, Sweet

Parsley

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.52
Protein: 0.25
Fats: 0.06
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium
Flavor:

Pickling Salt

Calories: 0
Carbohydrates: 0
Protein: 0
Fats: 0
Vitamins: No significant vitamins
Minerals: Sodium
Flavor: Salty

Pickling Spice

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.6.07
Protein: 0.1
Fats: 0
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Flavor: Sweet, Warm

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.67
Protein: 0.1
Fats: 0.03
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium 
Flavor: Aromatic, Nutty, Peppery, Pungent, Sweet, Warm

Ras El Hanout

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.59
Protein: 0.11
Fats: 0.08
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
Flavor: Exotic, Pungent, Sweet, Warm

Rosemary

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.46
Protein: 0.15
Fats: 0.04
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium 
Flavor: Aromatic, Peppery, Piney, Pungent, Woody

Safflower

Calories: 9
Carbohydrates: 0.14
Protein: 0.24
Fats: 0.93
Vitamins: Vitamin E 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium 
Flavor: Mild, Sweet

Saffron

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.64
Protein: 0.12
Fats: 0.06
Vitamins: Vitamin A 
Minerals: Iron 
Flavor: Bitter, Metallic, Sharp

Sage

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.6
Protein: 0.1
Fats: 0.16
Vitamins: Vitamin K 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium 
Flavor: Aromatic, Bitter, Fragrant, Savory

Sea Salt

Calories: 0
Carbohydrates: 0
Protein: 0
Fats: 0
Vitamins: No significant vitamins 
Minerals: Sodium 
Flavor: Bright, Clean, Salty

Star Anise

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.5
Protein: 0.09
Fats: 0.15
Vitamins: Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc 
Flavor: Bitter, Pungent, Sweet, Warm

Sumac

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.8
Protein: 0.12
Fats: 0.03
Vitamins: Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium 
Flavor: Citrusy, Fruity, Tart

Summer Savory

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.76
Protein: 0.17
Fats: 0.08
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium 
Flavor: Mild, Peppery, Piney

Tarragon

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.65
Protein: 0.22
Fats: 0.08
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium 
Flavor: Aromatic, Bittersweet

Thai Basil

Calories: 2
Carbohydrates: 0.36
Protein: 0.18
Fats: 0.03
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc 
Flavor: Citrusy, Peppery, Spicy, Warm

Thyme

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.64
Protein: 0.1
Fats: 0.07
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin K 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium 
Flavor: Earthy, Minty, Peppery, Sweet, Warm

Turmeric

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.7
Protein: 0.19
Fats: 0.09
Vitamins: Vitamin C 
Minerals: Iron, Potassium 
Flavor: Bitter, Citrusy, Earthy, Pungent

Water Hyssop

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.62
Protein: 0.15
Fats: 0.04
Vitamins: No significant vitamins 
Minerals: No significant minerals 
Flavor: Bitter

Za'atar Seasoning Blend

Calories: 3
Carbohydrates: 0.67
Protein: 0.14
Fats: 0.14
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K 
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc 
Flavor: Savory, Herbaceous, Tangy, Earthy, and slightly Nutty.

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