Herbs/Spices/Extracts: Nutrition Facts and Calories

This category includes a wide variety of products used to flavor foods, such as dried herbs, ground spices, spice blends, and flavor extracts. You might also find some broths or seasoned mixes here, like chicken broth or menudo spice mix. When choosing items from this category, checking the Nutrition Facts label and ingredient list can help you make informed choices. For many spice blends and broths, sodium content is an important consideration. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 milligrams per day. Some spice rubs or extracts may also contain added sugars; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars. For single herbs and spices, the ingredient list is often straightforward. For blends, look at the order of ingredients to see if salt, sugar, or other additives are prominent. Some products might also contain artificial colors or flavors, which some consumers prefer to avoid. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.

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