Spices and Herbs

Spices, ginger, ground

Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026

335kcal per 100 g
9 gProtein
4.2 gFat
71.6 gCarbohydrate

Energy and macronutrients

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Energy335 kcal1,404 kJ—
Protein9 g—
Fat4.2 g6%
of which saturated2.6 g13%
Monounsaturated fat0.48 g—
Polyunsaturated fat0.93 g—
Cholesterol0 mg—
Carbohydrate71.6 g—
of which sugars3.4 g3%
Fibre14.1 g50%
Sodium27 mg1%
Water9.9 g—

Minerals

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Potassium1,320 mg39%
Calcium114 mg9%
Magnesium214 mg51%
Phosphorus168 mg13%
Iron20 mg110%
Zinc3.6 mg33%
Copper0.48 mg53%
Selenium56 µg101%

Vitamins

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Beta-carotene18 µg—
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%
Vitamin K0.8 µg1%
Thiamin (B1)0.05 mg4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.17 mg13%
Niacin (B3)9.6 mg60%
Vitamin B60.63 mg37%
Folate13 µg3%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Vitamin C0.7 mg1%

In its food group

Position among 63 foods in “Spices and Herbs”
Energy335 kcal · median 285 kcal
Protein9 g · median 9.6 g
Fibre14.1 g · median 14.7 g
Sugars3.4 g · median 3 g
Saturated fat2.6 g · median 0.99 g
Salt0.07 g · median 0.13 g

45% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.

Spices and Herbs: nutrient values →

Richest in

Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
  • Iron20 mg · 110%
  • Selenium56 µg · 101%
  • Niacin (B3)9.6 mg · 60%
  • Copper0.48 mg · 53%
  • Magnesium214 mg · 51%

Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.