Spices & herbs

Spices, mace, ground

FDC 170927tsp (2 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, mace, ground is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 69 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 49 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (77% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (72% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (39% DV). Most of its 475 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (9.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.7 g · 5%Carb 50.5 g · 39%Fat 32.4 g · 56%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories475 kcal24%
Total fat32 g42%
Saturated fat9.5 g48%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium80 mg3%
Carbohydrate51 g18%
Dietary fiber20 g72%
Sugars-
Protein6.7 g13%
Potassium463 mg10%
Calcium252 mg19%
Iron14 mg77%
Magnesium163 mg39%
Vitamin C21 mg23%
Vitamin A40 µg4%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170927

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.

Iron77% DV
Dietary fiber72% DV
Magnesium39% DV
Vitamin C23% DV
Calcium19% DV
Protein13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density69 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g6.7 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g20 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g80 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

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