Herbs & spices

Turmeric, ground

Turmeric, ground has 312 calories per 100 g, with 9.7 g protein, 67.1 g carbohydrates and 3.3 g fat. A typical portion (1 tsp, 3 g) has 9 calories.

312kcal · per 100 g1,305 kJ
  • Protein9.7 g
  • Carbs67.1 g
  • Fat3.3 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat3.3 g4%
Saturated fat1.8 g9%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium27 mg1%
Total carbohydrate67.1 g24%
Dietary fiber22.7 g81%
Total sugars3.2 g
Protein9.7 g19%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium168 mg13%
Iron55 mg306%
Potassium2,080 mg44%
Magnesium208 mg50%
Vitamin A (RAE)0 µg0%
Vitamin C0.7 mg1%
Folate (DFE)20 µg5%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water12.9 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, magnesium, potassium and carbohydrate — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • A good source of protein and calcium (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • Low in cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 3.1 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 44.4 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 22.7 g fiber).
  • Sugars are 5% of its carbohydrate.

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.