Nutmeg: calories and nutrition facts

Nutmeg has 506 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Pinch (2 g), has 10 kcal.

Calories
506 kcal
Protein
5.8 g
Carbohydrates
27.4 g
Fat
36.3 g

Per 100 g

Nutmeg: how many calories?

Nutmeg has 506 kcal per 100 g, with 5.8 g protein, 27.4 g carbs and 36.3 g fat. A 2 g serving (1 Pinch) has 10 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.

Where the calories come from

  • Protein5%
  • Carbohydrates24%
  • Fat71%

Calculate a portion

Calories
10 kcal
Protein
0.1 g
Carbohydrates
0.5 g
Fat
0.7 g

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (2 g)
Calories506 kcal10 kcal
Fat36.3 g0.7 g
of which saturated fat25.9 g0.5 g
Carbohydrates27.4 g0.5 g
of which sugars3 g0.1 g
Fiber20.8 g0.4 g
Protein5.8 g0.1 g
Sodium16 mg0 mg
Water6.2 g0.1 g
Vitamin C3 mg0.1 mg
Calcium184 mg4 mg
Iron3 mg0.1 mg
Potassium350 mg7 mg
Magnesium183 mg4 mg

Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.

Share of reference intakes

Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).

NutrientOf reference intake
Calories(506 kcal)25%
Fat(36.3 g)52%
of which saturated fat(25.9 g)130%
Carbohydrates(27.4 g)11%
of which sugars(3 g)3%
Protein(5.8 g)12%
Salt(0.04 g)1%

What the EU thresholds say

Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.

  • High fibre (at least 6 g)
  • Low sugars (5 g or less)
  • Low sodium (120 mg or less)

Nutmeg: frequently asked questions

Nutmeg: how many calories per serving?

A 2 g serving (1 Pinch) has 10 kcal.

Nutmeg: how much protein?

Nutmeg contains 5.8 g of protein per 100 g, 12% of the 50 g reference intake.

Nutmeg: how much fibre?

Nutmeg provides 20.8 g of fibre per 100 g, 83% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.

Nutmeg: how much makes 100 kcal?

100 kcal is about 20 g of this food.

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