Herbs, Spices & Tea: Calories

The items in this category can offer various health benefits and, since their portion sizes are usually quite small, are also considered low-calorie options. Keep an eye on the nutrition label as some products and mixes may contain added sugars as well as high levels of salt and sodium. Check out our Herbs, Spices and Tea Chart below for more nutritional information.

Food	Serving	Calories	Serving	Calories
Anise	100 g	337 cal	1 tablespoon (6.7 g)	23 cal
Aonori	100 g	0 cal	1 portion (1 g)	0 cal
Bay Leaf	100 g	353 cal	1 piece (0.2 g)	1 cal
Black Pepper	100 g	308 cal	1 portion (3 g)	9 cal
Black Tea	100 ml	0 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	1 cal
Black Tea, with milk	100 ml	3 cal	1 cup (250 ml)	6 cal
Broth	100 g	148 cal	1 portion (200 g)	296 cal
Caper	100 g	28 cal	1 teaspoon (5 g)	1 cal
Caraway Seed	100 g	371 cal	1 tablespoon (10 g)	371 cal
Cardamom	100 g	355 cal	1 teaspoon (2 g)	355 cal
Cardamom	100 g	355 cal	1 teaspoon (2 g)	355 cal
Cayenne Pepper	100 g	379 cal	1 tablespoon (10 g)	379 cal
Celery Seeds	100 g	62 cal	1 portion (3 g)	2 cal
Chai Tea	100 ml	50 cal	1 portion, small (360 ml)	180 cal
Chamomile Tea	100 g	274 cal	1 tablespoon, large (10 g)	27 cal
Chickweed	100 g	433 cal	1 portion, medium (2 g)	9 cal
Chili Powder	100 g	282 cal	1 tablespoon, large (10 g)	28 cal
Chili	100 g	379 cal	1 tablespoon, large (10 g)	38 cal
Chives	100 g	40 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Cinnamon	100 g	317 cal	1 tablespoon (7.8 g)	25 cal
Cinnamon, ground	100 g	317 cal	1 teaspoon (1.9 g)	6 cal
Cloves	100 g	433 cal	1 tablespoon (4.5 g)	19 cal
Coriander	100 g	23 cal	1 tablespoon, small (10 g)	2 cal
Cumin Seed	100 g	375 cal	1 portion, large (100 g)	375 cal
Curry	100 g	338 cal	1 cup (120 g)	405 cal
Dill Seeds	100 g	305 cal	1 teaspoon (2.1 g)	305 cal
Fenugreek	100 g	364 cal	1 portion (6 g)	22 cal
Garlic Salt	100 g	0 cal	1 portion, small (1 g)	0 cal
Ginger	100 g	52 cal	1 portion, small (1 g)	1 cal
Ginger Root	100 g	80 cal	5 slice, small (11 g)	9 cal
Ginger Tea, bags	100 g	333 cal	1 piece, small (1.5 g)	5 cal
Green Pepper	100 g	23 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Green Tea	100 ml	0 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	1 cal
Ground Elder	100 g	39 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Ground Ginger	100 g	318 cal	1 portion (3 g)	10 cal
Harissa	100 g	302 cal	1 portion (15 g)	45 cal
Hibiscus Tea	100 ml	286 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	429 cal
Indian Tea	100 ml	50 cal	1 portion, medium (480 ml)	240 cal
Juniper berry	100 g	386 cal	1 portion (3 g)	12 cal
Kombucha	100 ml	25 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	38 cal
Land Cress	100 g	31 cal	1 portion (28 g)	9 cal
Lemon Grass	100 g	75 cal	1 portion, medium (5 g)	4 cal
Loroco	100 g	18 cal	1 portion (28 g)	5 cal
Maggi	100 ml	68 cal	1 portion (15 ml)	10 cal
Marjoram	100 g	52 cal	1 portion (3 g)	2 cal
Milo (Nestlé)	100 g	52 cal	1 portion (30 g)	16 cal
Mint	100 g	50 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Mustard Seed	100 g	278 cal	1 teaspoon (3 g)	8 cal
Nutmeg	100 g	538 cal	1 tablespoon (15 g)	81 cal
Onion Powder	100 g	341 cal	1 teaspoon (8 g)	27 cal
Orange Bell Pepper	100 g	141 cal	1 teaspoon (3.15 g)	141 cal
Oregano	100 g	567 cal	1 teaspoon (1 g)	6 cal
Paprika	100 g	308 cal	1 portion (3 g)	9 cal
Parsley	100 g	60 cal	1 portion (30 g)	18 cal
Pepper	100 g	45 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Peppermint	100 g	50 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Pimiento	100 g	344 cal	1 piece (1 g)	3 cal
Poultry Seasoning	100 g	98 cal	1 teaspoon (5 g)	5 cal
Pumpkin Pie Spice	100 g	342 cal	1 portion, large (100 g)	342 cal
Red Chili Peppers	100 g	40 cal	1 portion, medium (20 g)	8 cal
Roselle	100 g	49 cal	1 tablespoon (10 g)	49 cal
Rosemary	100 g	62 cal	1 portion (5 g)	3 cal
Saffron	100 g	353 cal	1 portion (0.125 g)	0 cal
Sage	100 g	59 cal	1 portion (5 g)	3 cal
Salt	100 g	0 cal	1 portion (0.04 g)	0 cal
Samphire	100 g	45 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Savory	100 g	53 cal	1 portion (3 g)	2 cal
Sea Salt	100 g	0 cal	1 portion (2 g)	0 cal
Spicy Italian	100 g	301 cal	1 portion (3 g)	9 cal
Stinging Nettles	100 g	48 cal	1 cup, ground (225 g)	107 cal
Taro Leaves	100 g	124 cal	1 portion, medium (10 g)	12 cal
Tarragon	100 g	60 cal	1 portion (5 g)	3 cal
Tea	100 ml	0 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	1 cal
Tea with Milk	100 ml	357 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	536 cal
Tea with Milk and Sugar	100 ml	355 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	533 cal
Tea with Semi Skimmed Milk	100 ml	3 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	4 cal
Thai Curry Paste	100 g	262 cal	1 portion, medium (16 g)	42 cal
Thyme	100 g	52 cal	1 portion (3 g)	2 cal
Turmeric	100 g	367 cal	1 tablespoon (7 g)	26 cal
Vanilla	100 g	316 cal	1 package, ground (5 g)	16 cal
Wasabi	100 g	137 cal	1 portion (3 g)	4 cal
Watercress	100 g	21 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Watercress	100 g	41 cal	1 portion (15 g)	6 cal
White Pepper	100 g	326 cal	1 portion (3 g)	10 cal
Yarrow	100 g	216 cal	1 portion (3 g)	6 cal
Yerba Mate	100 g	375 cal	1 cup (237 g)	375 cal
Zaatar	100 g	0 cal	1 portion (1 g)	0 cal

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Tea Flavors and Different Herbs & Spices

From a morning brew to a relaxing afternoon drink, tea comes in many diverse flavors and fusions. It also boasts plenty of benefits for our body and is a great low-cal beverage to enjoy any time of the year. Each part of the world has its own take on a classic tea, from the typical British cuppa with a splash of milk and spoonful of sugar, to the Taiwanese boba or bubble tea. While the herbs used for popular teas contain few calories, it’s usually the added sugars and syrups you should look out for.

As far as herbs and spices go, you can usually expect a ton of flavor with few calories added. They’re also a great way to add flavor while reducing the salt content of your meals at the same time. Herbs are the leafy green parts of the plant, while spices are made from parts such as the seed, stem and root. Both are packed with essential nutrients and vitamins, and can contain antibacterial properties. Popular herbs such as parsley, oregano and rosemary can add depth to dishes and contain just a few calories per teaspoon. Dried thyme is a popular choice when it comes to holiday dishes. Chamomile is also a popular herb known for its use in brewing tea. A few popular spices, such as garlic powder, ground cinnamon and cumin, are all great for adding flavor and depth to your meals. What’s your go-to spice or herb when cooking?