Edible parts
Spice as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g | 8% |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 2% |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 µg RE | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 690 mg | 86% |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 159% |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg | 7% |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Asafoetida (CoFID 2021 13-803). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
A dried gum. Raw it smells of sulfur; in hot oil it becomes onion-garlic. Hing is often cut with wheat or rice flour; numbers here are the resin.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Asafetida (Ferula assa-foetida) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.