Turmeric powder: calories and nutrition facts
Turmeric powder has 291 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Teaspoon (5 g), has 15 kcal.
- Calories
- 291 kcal
- Protein
- 9.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 44.4 g
- Fat
- 3.3 g
Per 100 g
Turmeric powder: how many calories?
Turmeric powder has 291 kcal per 100 g, with 9.7 g protein, 44.4 g carbs and 3.3 g fat. A 5 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 15 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein16%
- Carbohydrates72%
- Fat12%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 15 kcal
- Protein
- 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 2.2 g
- Fat
- 0.2 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 291 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 0.2 g |
| of which saturated fat | 1.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.4 g | 2.2 g |
| of which sugars | 3.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 22.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1 mg |
| Water | 12.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 8 mg |
| Iron | 55 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Potassium | 2,080 mg | 104 mg |
| Magnesium | 208 mg | 10 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).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(291 kcal) | 15% |
| Fat(3.3 g) | 5% |
| of which saturated fat(1.8 g) | 9% |
| Carbohydrates(44.4 g) | 17% |
| of which sugars(3.2 g) | 4% |
| Protein(9.7 g) | 19% |
| Salt(0.07 g) | 1% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Turmeric powder: frequently asked questions
Turmeric powder: how many calories per serving?
A 5 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 15 kcal.
Turmeric powder: how much protein?
Turmeric powder contains 9.7 g of protein per 100 g, 19% of the 50 g reference intake.
Turmeric powder: how much fibre?
Turmeric powder provides 22.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 91% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Turmeric powder: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 34 g of this food.
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