Calories in 1 Tsp of Ground Turmeric
1 tsp of ground turmeric (3 g) has 9 calories. That is 0% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 12% protein, 9% fat and 80% carbs. For comparison, 2 tsp of ground turmeric has 19 calories. Burning 9 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Ground Turmeric: common questions
How many calories are in 1 tsp of ground turmeric?
1 tsp of ground turmeric weighs about 3 g and has 9 calories.
How much protein is in 1 tsp of ground turmeric?
1 tsp of ground turmeric has 0.3 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 tsp of ground turmeric?
1 tsp of ground turmeric has 2 g of carbohydrates, including 0.7 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much ground turmeric is 100 calories?
100 calories of ground turmeric is 32 g, about 3 1/2 tbsp of ground turmeric.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172231. Original description: Spices, turmeric, ground. Portion weights are USDA household measures.