Calories in 5g of Ground Turmeric
5g of ground turmeric (5 g) has 16 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 3.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 12% protein, 9% fat and 80% carbs. For comparison, 10g of ground turmeric has 31 calories. Burning 16 calories takes about 3 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 5g of ground turmeric?
5g of ground turmeric weighs about 5 g and has 16 calories.
How much protein is in 5g of ground turmeric?
5g of ground turmeric has 0.5 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5g of ground turmeric?
5g of ground turmeric has 3.4 g of carbohydrates, including 1.1 g of fiber and 0.2 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.