Herbs and Spices Nutrient Information

Herbs and Spices

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

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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