Spices & herbs

Spices, anise seed

FDC 171316tsp, whole (2 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 92 · -1 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, anise seed ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 92 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 34 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (206% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (52% DV), an excellent source of calcium (50% DV). Most of its 337 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17.6 g · 17%Carb 50 g · 48%Fat 15.9 g · 35%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories337 kcal17%
Total fat16 g20%
Saturated fat0.59 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium16 mg1%
Carbohydrate50 g18%
Dietary fiber15 g52%
Sugars-
Protein18 g35%
Potassium1440 mg31%
Calcium646 mg50%
Iron37 mg206%
Magnesium170 mg40%
Vitamin C21 mg23%
Vitamin A16 µg2%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171316

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron206% DV
Dietary fiber52% DV
Calcium50% DV
Magnesium40% DV
Protein35% DV
Potassium31% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density92 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g15 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g16 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

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