Herbs & spices

Anise seed

Anise seed has 337 calories per 100 g, with 17.6 g protein, 50 g carbohydrates and 15.9 g fat. A typical portion (1 tsp, whole, 2.1 g) has 7 calories.

337kcal · per 100 g1,410 kJ
  • Protein17.6 g
  • Carbs50 g
  • Fat15.9 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat15.9 g20%
Saturated fat0.6 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium16 mg1%
Total carbohydrate50 g18%
Dietary fiber14.6 g52%
Total sugars—
Protein17.6 g35%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium646 mg50%
Iron37 mg205%
Potassium1,441 mg31%
Magnesium170 mg40%
Vitamin A (RAE)16 µg2%
Vitamin C21 mg23%
Folate (DFE)10 µg3%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water9.5 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in iron, fiber, calcium, magnesium, protein, potassium, vitamin C and fat — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • A good source of carbohydrate (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 5.2 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 35.4 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 14.6 g fiber).

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.