Fennel seed nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp, whole ยท 5.8 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.9g15% of calories
- Carbs3g51% of calories
- Fat0.9g34% of calories
- โ Low calorie
- โ Low fat
- โ Low saturated fat
- โ Low sodium
- โ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Fennel seed (1 tbsp, whole, 5.8 g) has 20 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (51% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Iron13%
- Manganese16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp, whole (5.8 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.4 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 69 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 98 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 28 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 16% |
Full breakdown ยท 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | โ |
| Arginine | 0 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | โ |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Histidine | 0 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | โ |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Lysine | 0 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | โ |
| Proline | 0.1 g | โ |
| Retinol | 0 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Threonine | 0 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | โ |
| Valine | 0.1 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 20 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 4minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 2minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 3minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Fennel seed?
One serving of Fennel seed (1 tbsp, whole) has 20 calories, which works out to 345 calories per 100 g. That is about 1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Fennel seed high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Fennel seed keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Fennel seed?
5.1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
