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Our database contains 14 foods in the Spices & Herbs category, each with a complete 14-nutrient profile per 100g.

Use the table above and sort by protein. As a rule of thumb, we only label a food “high in protein” at ≥20g per 100g, and a “good source of protein” at ≥10g per 100g.

For protein, we use grams per 100g (high ≥20g, good source ≥10g). For fiber and the micronutrients we track (calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D), we use % Daily Value per 100g (high ≥20% DV, good source ≥10% DV).

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Spices and herbs add flavor with negligible calories, making them a useful tool for anyone managing their diet. While their direct caloric impact is minimal, they can make lower-calorie meals more satisfying and reduce reliance on calorie-dense sauces and dressings.

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Spices & Herbs

Spices and herbs add flavor with negligible calories, making them a useful tool for anyone managing their diet. While their direct caloric impact is minimal, they can make lower-calorie meals more satisfying and reduce reliance on calorie-dense sauces and dressings.

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Allspice, ground
🫑Spices & Herbs

Allspice, ground

391 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Nutmeg, ground
🫑Spices & Herbs

Nutmeg, ground

525 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Salt, table
🫑Spices & Herbs

Salt, table

0 kcal0 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Turmeric root
🫑Spices & Herbs

Turmeric root

312 kcal10 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Black pepper, ground
🫑Spices & Herbs

Black pepper, ground

251 kcal10 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Paprika, ground
🫑Spices & Herbs

Paprika, ground

282 kcal14 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Red chili pepper, dried
🫑Spices & Herbs

Red chili pepper, dried

318 kcal12 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Turmeric, fresh root
🫑Spices & Herbs

Turmeric, fresh root

312 kcal8 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Cumin, ground
🫑Spices & Herbs

Cumin, ground

449 kcal18 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Salt, Himalayan pink
🫑Spices & Herbs

Salt, Himalayan pink

0 kcal0 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Saffron
🫑Spices & Herbs

Saffron

310 kcal11 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Mustard seeds
🫑Spices & Herbs

Mustard seeds

508 kcal26 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Salt, sea
🫑Spices & Herbs

Salt, sea

0 kcal0 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
Spearmint, dried
🫑Spices & Herbs

Spearmint, dried

285 kcal20 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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