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How Many Calories in Spices, Anise Seed?

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Quick reference — common serving sizes

A spices, anise seed contains 337 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tsp, whole (2g) provides about 7 calories. Spices, Anise Seed is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Spices, Anise Seed Nutrition Facts

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

• High in protein (35% DV) — an excellent source
• A good source of carbohydrates (18% DV)
• High in fibre (52% DV) — an excellent source
• High in fat (20% DV) — an excellent source
• Low in saturated fat (3% DV)
• Low in sodium (1% DV)
• High in potassium (31% DV) — an excellent source
• High in calcium (50% DV) — an excellent source
• High in iron (206% DV) — an excellent source
• High in vitamin C (23% DV) — an excellent source
• High in riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) — an excellent source

• Calories: 17% DV
• Protein: 35% DV
• Carbohydrates: 18% DV
• Fibre: 52% DV
• Fat: 20% DV
• Saturated fat: 3% DV
• Sodium: 1% DV
• Potassium: 31% DV
• Calcium: 50% DV
• Iron: 206% DV
• Vitamin C: 23% DV
• Vitamin A: 2% DV
• Selenium: 9% DV
• Riboflavin (B2): 23% DV

Have a cat or dog? Check whether spices, anise seed is safe for your dog or safe for your cat before sharing. Also check the full ingredient breakdown and food safety guide for pregnancy and storage advice. If calorie tracking is part of a broader health check, hormone testing can rule out metabolic factors affecting your results. Tracking supplements too? Check drug and supplement interactions before combining anything new.

Good to know

Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.

Does spices, anise seed fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 17.6g of protein per 100g, spices, anise seed clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Fibre intake

Spices, Anise Seed provides 14.6g of fibre per 100g — a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 25-30g daily target, which supports digestion and helps with feeling fuller for longer.

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Last updated: 5 September 2026

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.