Spices, turmeric, ground
FDC 172231tsp (3 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 95 · +2 vs Spices & herbs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, turmeric, ground ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 95 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 24 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (306% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (81% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (50% DV). Most of its 312 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 67 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber | 23 g | 81% |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Potassium | 2080 mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 55 mg | 306% |
| Magnesium | 208 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4.4 mg | 30% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 9 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.81 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.68 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | |
| Protein | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 6.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172231Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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