USDA Standard Reference · Spices and Herbs
Spices, nutmeg, ground
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171326, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 525
- Calorieshigh density
- 5.8g
- Proteingood source · 12% DV
- 49.3g
- Carbsgood source · 18% DV
- 36.3g
- Fathigh · 47% DV
Spices, nutmeg, ground contains 525 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 5.8g of protein, 36.3g of fat, and 49.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 39% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Spices, nutmeg, ground is fiber-rich, with 20.8g of dietary fiber per 100g.
- 5.8g
- protein per 100g
- Top 61%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 525
- calories per 100g
- 20.8g
- fiber per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Spices, nutmeg, ground contains 525 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 5.8g of protein, 36.3g of fat, and 49.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 20.8g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Spices, nutmeg, ground is catalogued there as FDC ID 171326, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Spices and Herbs" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Spices, nutmeg, ground reads as good fiber source, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 5 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Spices and Herbs group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Spices, nutmeg, ground is a fat-rich food; consider portion sizes if monitoring caloric intake.
At 74% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
525 kcal = 26% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Spices, nutmeg, ground compares to Spices and Herbs
Per 100 g, against the average across all spices and herbs foods in USDA FoodData Central.
32% Higher in protein than 32% of spices and herbs on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Spices and Herbs group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Spices, nutmeg, ground ranks on protein
Its 5.8g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Spices, nutmeg, ground vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
6 39th percentile higher than 39% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Spices, nutmeg, ground sits among Spices and Herbs
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 60 Spices and Herbs foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
Spices, nutmeg, ground: 32nd protein percentile, 97th calorie percentile among Spices and Herbs foods
Read the chart as text
- Spices, bay leaf: Protein percentile 40, Calorie percentile 65
- Spices, cardamom: Protein percentile 57, Calorie percentile 62
- Spices, coriander leaf, dried: Protein percentile 88, Calorie percentile 42
- Spices, cumin seed: Protein percentile 78, Calorie percentile 90
- Spices, dill seed: Protein percentile 73, Calorie percentile 57
- Spices, mace, ground: Protein percentile 37, Calorie percentile 93
- Spices, mustard seed, ground: Protein percentile 97, Calorie percentile 95
- Spices, pepper, black: Protein percentile 50, Calorie percentile 28
- Spices, pepper, white: Protein percentile 52, Calorie percentile 53
- Spices, sage, ground: Protein percentile 55, Calorie percentile 67
- Spices, tarragon, dried: Protein percentile 90, Calorie percentile 52
- Spices, allspice, ground: Protein percentile 35, Calorie percentile 32
- Spices, basil, dried: Protein percentile 92, Calorie percentile 22
- Spices, chili powder: Protein percentile 67, Calorie percentile 43
- Spices, cloves, ground: Protein percentile 33, Calorie percentile 38
- Spices, fennel seed: Protein percentile 72, Calorie percentile 88
- Spices, garlic powder: Protein percentile 75, Calorie percentile 75
- Spices, oregano, dried: Protein percentile 43, Calorie percentile 33
- Spices, poppy seed: Protein percentile 80, Calorie percentile 97
- Spices, pumpkin pie spice: Protein percentile 30, Calorie percentile 87
- Spices, turmeric, ground: Protein percentile 48, Calorie percentile 63
- Dill weed, fresh: Protein percentile 17, Calorie percentile 5
- Vanilla extract, imitation, alcohol: Protein percentile 3, Calorie percentile 23
- Capers, canned: Protein percentile 10, Calorie percentile 2
- Spices, nutmeg, ground: Protein percentile 32, Calorie percentile 97
Read the chart
Spices, nutmeg, ground ranks at the 32nd percentile for protein and the 97th percentile for calories among Spices and Herbs foods (n=60). That places it in the "high-cal, low-protein" quadrant relative to its category peers.
- Spices, bay leaf: 40th protein percentile, 65th calorie percentile
- Spices, cardamom: 57th protein percentile, 62nd calorie percentile
- Spices, coriander leaf, dried: 88th protein percentile, 42nd calorie percentile
- Spices, cumin seed: 78th protein percentile, 90th calorie percentile
- Spices, dill seed: 73rd protein percentile, 57th calorie percentile
- Spices, mace, ground: 37th protein percentile, 93rd calorie percentile
- Spices, mustard seed, ground: 97th protein percentile, 95th calorie percentile
- Spices, pepper, black: 50th protein percentile, 28th calorie percentile
- Spices, pepper, white: 52nd protein percentile, 53rd calorie percentile
- Spices, sage, ground: 55th protein percentile, 67th calorie percentile
- Spices, tarragon, dried: 90th protein percentile, 52nd calorie percentile
- Spices, allspice, ground: 35th protein percentile, 32nd calorie percentile
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 49.3 G | 18% |
| Energy | 525 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 20.8 G | 74% |
| Protein | 5.8 G | 12% |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 36.3 G | 47% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Ash | 2.3 G | |
| Caffeine | 0 MG | |
| Energy | 2196.0 kJ | |
| Theobromine | 0 MG | |
| Water | 6.2 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 9 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 76.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 76.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 76.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 1 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.0 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 184 MG | 14% |
| Iron, Fe | 3 MG | 17% |
| Potassium, K | 350 MG | 7% |
| Sodium, Na | 16 MG | 1% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 28.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 1 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 66.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 183 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 3 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 213 MG | |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.6 UG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 102 IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 25.9 G | 130% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.2 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.35 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 1.4 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.6 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.35 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| Phytosterols | 62 MG | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.37 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 22.8 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.3 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.17 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG | |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0 MG | |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0 MG | |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 1 MG |
Key takeaways
- Spices, nutmeg, ground delivers 5.8g of protein per 100g, more than 39% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 525 calories per 100g - about at or above the spices and herbs average of 254. Compare spices and herbs
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits good fiber source, low sodium patterns.
Nearby Foods
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171326) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.