Anise · Pimpinella anisum

Spices, anise seed

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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17%

337 kcal Calories

35%

17.6 g Protein

18%

50.0 g Carbs

20%

15.9 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 41/100

How many beneficial nutrients Spices, anise seed delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Spices, anise seed come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

337 kcal / serving

48% from carbs

Carbs 48%

50.0 g per serving
Fat 35%

15.9 g per serving
Protein 17%

17.6 g per serving

What Spices, anise seed is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Iron205% Copper101% Manganese100% Dietary Fiber52% Calcium50% Zinc48% Magnesium40% Vitamin B638% Protein35% Phosphorus35% Niacin (B3)19% Pantothenic Acid (B5)16%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	50.0 g	18%
Dietary Fiber	14.6 g	52%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	15.9 g	20%
Saturated Fat	0.6 g	3%
Monounsaturated Fat	9.8 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	3.2 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	0.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	3,150.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	9,780.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	3,150.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	17.6 g	35%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	16.0 mcg	2%
Vitamin C	21.0 mg	23%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg	28%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	22%
Niacin (B3)	3.1 mg	19%
Vitamin B6	0.7 mg	38%
Folate (B9)	10.0 mcg	3%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.8 mg	16%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	646.0 mg	50%
Iron	37.0 mg	205%
Magnesium	170.0 mg	40%
Phosphorus	440.0 mg	35%
Potassium	1,441.0 mg	31%
Sodium	16.0 mg	1%
Zinc	5.3 mg	48%
Copper	0.9 mg	101%
Manganese	2.3 mg	100%
Selenium	5.0 mcg	9%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	7.0 g	—

About Spices, anise seed

Anise (Pimpinella anisum), often called aniseed, is a small flowering plant in the parsley and carrot family grown for its tiny, sweet seeds and their unmistakable licorice flavor. Native to the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, it has perfumed kitchens and apothecaries since antiquity. The seeds flavor cookies, breads, and confections, from Italian pizzelle and biscotti to German springerle and pfeffernusse, and they give their signature taste to the family of anise spirits such as ouzo, sambuca, pastis, arak, and absinthe.

Anise carries a long tradition as a digestive aid and breath freshener, and it contributes antioxidant plant compounds. Its licorice note comes from anethole, the same aromatic compound found in fennel and star anise, so the three taste alike even though anise comes from an entirely different plant than the star anise tree. Lightly crushing or gently toasting the seeds releases far more of their fragrant oils just before use.

Keep aniseed whole in an airtight container away from heat and light, and grind it only as needed to preserve that warm, sweet aroma.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spices, anise seed?

There are 337 calories in 100 g of Spices, anise seed, or about 23 calories in 1 tbsp, whole (7 g).

How much protein is in Spices, anise seed?

Spices, anise seed contains 17.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Spices, anise seed?

Spices, anise seed has 50.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Spices, anise seed?

Spices, anise seed provides 15.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Spices, anise seed a good source of?

Spices, anise seed is an excellent source of Iron (205% DV), Copper (101% DV), Manganese (100% DV), Dietary Fiber (52% DV), Calcium (50% DV) and Zinc (48% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3) and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.