Turmeric · Curcuma longa
Spices, turmeric, ground
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 46/100
How many beneficial nutrients Spices, turmeric, ground 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, turmeric, ground come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
68% from carbs
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Carbs 68%64.9 g per serving
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Fat 23%9.9 g per serving
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Protein 8%7.8 g per serving
What Spices, turmeric, ground 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).
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 | 64.9 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2.4 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.5 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 482.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,694.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 100.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 299.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 548.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 249.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 1,693.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 232.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1,660.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,694.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 25.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 3.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 13.4 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.8 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 39.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Choline | 49.2 mg | |
| Betaine | 9.7 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 183.0 mg | |
| Iron | 41.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 193.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 268.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 2,525.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 38.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 4.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.6 mg | |
| Manganese | 7.8 mg | |
| Selenium | 4.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 82.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 6.0 g | — |
About Spices, turmeric, ground
Turmeric is the vivid golden-orange spice ground from the root of a ginger relative — the color and earthy warmth behind curry powder, and increasingly a 'golden latte' on its own. Mild and slightly bitter, it stains everything it touches a cheerful yellow.
Used in small amounts, it isn't a notable source of calories or nutrients, but it owes its reputation to curcumin, the compound that gives it both its color and the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity it's so widely studied for. Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, which is why turmeric is traditionally paired with black pepper (whose piperine boosts its uptake) and a little fat.
A staple of South Asian cooking for centuries, turmeric brings color, earthiness and a much-discussed health halo — best enjoyed as part of a dish rather than relied on as a cure-all.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spices, turmeric, ground?
There are 354 calories in 100 g of Spices, turmeric, ground, or about 33 calories in 1 tbsp (9 g).
How much protein is in Spices, turmeric, ground?
Spices, turmeric, ground contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Spices, turmeric, ground?
Spices, turmeric, ground has 64.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Spices, turmeric, ground?
Spices, turmeric, ground provides 9.9 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Spices, turmeric, ground a good source of?
Spices, turmeric, ground is an excellent source of Manganese (341% DV), Iron (230% DV), Vitamin B6 (106% DV), Dietary Fiber (75% DV), Copper (67% DV) and Potassium (54% DV) and a good source of Riboflavin (B2), Protein, Calcium, Thiamin (B1), Vitamin K and Folate (B9) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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