Herbs, Spices & Tea: Calories
Food | Serving | Calories | Serving | Calories |
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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 |
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?