Herbs, Spices & Tea: Calories

The items in this category can offer various health benefits and, since their portion sizes are usually quite small, are also considered low-calorie options. Keep an eye on the nutrition label as some products and mixes may contain added sugars as well as high levels of salt and sodium. Check out our Herbs, Spices and Tea Chart below for more nutritional information.

Food	Serving	Calories	Serving	Calories
Alfalfa Sprout	100 g	35 cal	1 portion (15 g)	5 cal
Basil	100 g	47 cal	1 portion (25 g)	12 cal
Bay Leaf	100 g	353 cal	1 piece (0.2 g)	1 cal
Black Pepper	100 g	308 cal	1 portion (3 g)	9 cal
Black Tea	100 ml	0 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	1 cal
Broth	100 g	148 cal	1 portion (200 g)	296 cal
Caper	100 g	28 cal	1 teaspoon (5 g)	1 cal
Cardamom	100 g	355 cal	1 teaspoon (2 g)	355 cal
Cayenne Pepper	100 g	379 cal	1 tablespoon (10 g)	379 cal
Chai Tea, Chai Latte, Indian Tea with Milk	100 ml	40 cal	1 portion, small (360 ml)	144 cal
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Chili Pepper	100 g	379 cal	1 tablespoon, large (10 g)	38 cal
Chili Powder	100 g	282 cal	1 tablespoon, large (10 g)	28 cal
Chives	100 g	40 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Cinnamon	100 g	317 cal	1 tablespoon (7.8 g)	25 cal
Cloves	100 g	433 cal	1 tablespoon (4.5 g)	19 cal
Coriander	100 g	23 cal	1 tablespoon, small (10 g)	2 cal
Cumin Seed	100 g	375 cal	1 portion, large (100 g)	375 cal
Curry Powder	100 g	338 cal	1 teaspoon (4 g)	14 cal
Dill	100 g	65 cal	5 piece (1 g)	1 cal
Fenugreek	100 g	364 cal	1 portion (6 g)	22 cal
Garlic Powder	100 g	331 cal	1 teaspoon (6 g)	20 cal
Garlic Salt	100 g	0 cal	1 portion, small (1 g)	0 cal
Ginger	100 g	52 cal	1 portion, small (1 g)	1 cal
Ginger Tea	100 g	0 cal	1 piece, small (1.5 g)	0 cal
Ginger, grounded	100 g	318 cal	1 portion (3 g)	10 cal
Green Pepper	100 g	23 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Green Tea	100 ml	0 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	1 cal
Harissa	100 g	302 cal	1 portion (15 g)	45 cal
Hibiscus Tea	100 ml	0 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	0 cal
Lemon Grass	100 g	75 cal	1 portion (5 g)	4 cal
Maggi	100 ml	68 cal	1 portion (15 ml)	10 cal
Marjoram	100 g	52 cal	1 portion (3 g)	2 cal
Milo (Nestlé)	100 g	52 cal	1 portion (30 g)	16 cal
Mint	100 g	50 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Mustard Seed	100 g	508 cal	1 teaspoon (3 g)	15 cal
Nutmeg	100 g	538 cal	1 tablespoon (15 g)	81 cal
Onion Powder	100 g	341 cal	1 teaspoon (8 g)	27 cal
Orange Bell Pepper	100 g	32 cal	1 teaspoon (3.15 g)	32 cal
Oregano	100 g	265 cal	1 teaspoon (1 g)	3 cal
Paprika	100 g	308 cal	1 portion (3 g)	9 cal
Parsley	100 g	60 cal	1 portion (30 g)	18 cal
Pepper	100 g	45 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Peppermint	100 g	50 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Pumpkin Pie Spice	100 g	342 cal	1 portion, large (100 g)	342 cal
Rosemary	100 g	62 cal	1 portion (5 g)	3 cal
Saffron	100 g	353 cal	1 portion (0.125 g)	0 cal
Sage	100 g	59 cal	1 portion (5 g)	3 cal
Salt	100 g	0 cal	1 portion (0.04 g)	0 cal
Samphire	100 g	45 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Sea Salt	100 g	0 cal	1 portion (2 g)	0 cal
Spicy Italian	100 g	301 cal	1 portion (3 g)	9 cal
Stinging Nettles	100 g	48 cal	1 cup, ground (225 g)	107 cal
Tea	100 ml	0 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	1 cal
Tea, with Milk	100 ml	50 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	75 cal
Tea, with Milk and Sugar	100 ml	50 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	75 cal
Tea, with Semi Skimmed Milk	100 ml	3 cal	1 cup, small (150 ml)	4 cal
Thyme	100 g	52 cal	1 portion (3 g)	2 cal
Turmeric	100 g	367 cal	1 tablespoon (7 g)	26 cal
Vanilla	100 g	316 cal	1 package, ground (5 g)	16 cal
Wasabi	100 g	137 cal	1 portion (3 g)	4 cal
Watercress	100 g	21 cal	1 portion (3 g)	1 cal
Yerba Mate	100 g	225 cal	1 cup (237 g)	225 cal
Zaatar	100 g	0 cal	1 portion (1 g)	0 cal

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Tea Flavors and Different Herbs & Spices

From a morning brew to a relaxing afternoon drink, tea comes in many diverse flavors and fusions. It also boasts plenty of benefits for our body and is a great low-cal beverage to enjoy any time of the year. Each part of the world has its own take on a classic tea, from the typical British cuppa with a splash of milk and spoonful of sugar, to the Taiwanese boba or bubble tea. While the herbs used for popular teas contain few calories, it’s usually the added sugars and syrups you should look out for.

As far as herbs and spices go, you can usually expect a ton of flavor with few calories added. They’re also a great way to add flavor while reducing the salt content of your meals at the same time. Herbs are the leafy green parts of the plant, while spices are made from parts such as the seed, stem and root. Both are packed with essential nutrients and vitamins, and can contain antibacterial properties. Popular herbs such as parsley, oregano and rosemary can add depth to dishes and contain just a few calories per teaspoon. Dried thyme is a popular choice when it comes to holiday dishes. Chamomile is also a popular herb known for its use in brewing tea. A few popular spices, such as garlic powder, ground cinnamon and cumin, are all great for adding flavor and depth to your meals. What’s your go-to spice or herb when cooking?