Spices & herbs

Spices, garlic powder

FDC 171325tsp (3 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 69 · -24 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, garlic powder is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 69 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 48 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (33% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (32% DV), an excellent source of iron (31% DV). Most of its 331 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.6 g · 18%Carb 72.7 g · 80%Fat 0.7 g · 2%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories331 kcal17%
Total fat0.73 g1%
Saturated fat0.25 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium60 mg3%
Carbohydrate73 g26%
Dietary fiber9 g32%
Sugars2.4 g
Protein17 g33%
Potassium1190 mg25%
Calcium79 mg6%
Iron5.7 mg31%
Magnesium77 mg18%
Vitamin C1.2 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.67 mg4%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171325

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.

Protein33% DV
Dietary fiber32% DV
Iron31% DV
Potassium25% DV
Magnesium18% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density69 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g9 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g60 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Horseradish, preparedDensity 75 vs 69Spices, onion powderDensity 76 vs 69Spices, mustard seed, groundDensity 78 vs 69

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