Spices & herbs

Spices, cloves, ground

FDC 171321tsp (2 g)

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Density 92 · -1 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, cloves, ground ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 92 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 35 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (121% DV), an excellent source of iron (66% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (62% DV). Most of its 274 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6 g · 6%Carb 65.5 g · 65%Fat 13 g · 29%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories274 kcal14%
Total fat13 g17%
Saturated fat4 g20%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium277 mg12%
Carbohydrate66 g24%
Dietary fiber34 g121%
Sugars2.4 g
Protein6 g12%
Potassium1020 mg22%
Calcium632 mg49%
Iron12 mg66%
Magnesium259 mg62%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0%
Vitamin A8 µg1%
Vitamin E8.8 mg59%

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FDC 171321

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber121% DV
Iron66% DV
Magnesium62% DV
Vitamin E59% DV
Calcium49% DV
Potassium22% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density92 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g6 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g34 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g277 vs 35 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Spices, anise seedDensity 92 vs 92Spices, caraway seedDensity 92 vs 92Spices, cinnamon, groundDensity 93 vs 92

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