Spices & herbs

Spices, turmeric, ground

FDC 172231tsp (3 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 95 · +2 vs Spices & herbs median

On 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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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.7 g · 12%Carb 67.1 g · 80%Fat 3.3 g · 9%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories312 kcal16%
Total fat3.3 g4%
Saturated fat1.8 g9%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium27 mg1%
Carbohydrate67 g24%
Dietary fiber23 g81%
Sugars3.2 g
Protein9.7 g19%
Potassium2080 mg44%
Calcium168 mg13%
Iron55 mg306%
Magnesium208 mg50%
Vitamin C0.7 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E4.4 mg30%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 172231

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.

Iron306% DV
Dietary fiber81% DV
Magnesium50% DV
Potassium44% DV
Vitamin E30% DV
Protein19% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density95 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g9.7 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g23 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g27 vs 35 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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