Turmeric
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.
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)
|
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