Turmeric comes from the root of the turmeric plant. When it is dried and ground, it turns into a bright yellow powder. Turmeric has a refreshing peppery taste and scent and it goes well in salad dressings, adding a beautiful, yellow color.
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Spices, turmeric, ground, 1 tsp.
| Nutrient | Units | 1.00 X 1 tsp ——- 2.2g |
|---|---|---|
| Proximates | ||
| Water |
g
|
0.25
|
| Energy |
kcal
|
8
|
| Energy |
kj
|
33
|
| Protein |
g
|
0.17
|
| Total lipid (fat) |
g
|
0.22
|
| Ash |
g
|
0.13
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference |
g
|
1.43
|
| Fiber, total dietary |
g
|
0.5
|
| Sugars, total |
g
|
0.07
|
| Sucrose |
g
|
0.05
|
| Glucose (dextrose) |
g
|
0.01
|
| Fructose |
g
|
0.01
|
| Lactose |
g
|
0.00
|
| Maltose |
g
|
0.00
|
| Galactose |
g
|
0.00
|
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium, Ca |
mg
|
4
|
| Iron, Fe |
mg
|
0.91
|
| Magnesium, Mg |
mg
|
4
|
| Phosphorus, P |
mg
|
6
|
| Potassium, K |
mg
|
56
|
| Sodium, Na |
mg
|
1
|
| Zinc, Zn |
mg
|
0.10
|
| Copper, Cu |
mg
|
0.013
|
| Manganese, Mn |
mg
|
0.172
|
| Selenium, Se |
mcg
|
0.1
|
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg
|
0.6
|
| Thiamin |
mg
|
0.003
|
| Riboflavin |
mg
|
0.005
|
| Niacin |
mg
|
0.113
|
| Vitamin B-6 |
mg
|
0.040
|
| Folate, total |
mcg
|
1
|
| Folic acid |
mcg
|
0
|
| Folate, food |
mcg
|
1
|
| Folate, DFE |
mcg_DFE
|
1
|
| Vitamin B-12 |
mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin B-12, added |
mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin A, IU |
IU
|
0
|
| Vitamin A, RAE |
mcg_RAE
|
0
|
| Retinol |
mcg
|
0
|
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) |
mg
|
0.07
|
| Vitamin E, added |
mg
|
0.00
|
| Tocopherol, beta |
mg
|
0.00
|
| Tocopherol, gamma |
mg
|
0.01
|
| Tocopherol, delta |
mg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) |
mcg
|
0.3
|
| Lipids | ||
| Fatty acids, total saturated |
g
|
0.069
|
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g
|
0.037
|
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated |
g
|
0.048
|
| Cholesterol |
mg
|
0
|
| Phytosterols |
mg
|
2
|
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18 (2005)
