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 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1146 kJ / 274 kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 5.97 g | 12% |
| Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 25% |
| Natural sugars | 2.38 g | 3% |
| Fat | 13 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.95 g | 20% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 33.9 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.39 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.61 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.59 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 8 µg RAE | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 8.82 mg | 74% |
| Vitamin K | 142 µg | 189% |
| Folate | 25 µg | 13% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.16 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.22 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.56 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.51 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.39 mg | 28% |
| Choline | 37.4 mg | — |
| Calcium | 632 mg | 79% |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 84% |
| Magnesium | 259 mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1020 mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 2.32 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.37 mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 60.13 mg | >999% |
| Phosphorus | 104 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 7.2 µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 277 mg | — |
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: Spices, cloves, ground (USDA FDC SR Legacy 171321). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Dried flower buds. Eugenol is the dentist smell. Vitamin K and manganese hide in a nail-shaped bud. One or two in a pot; a handful is a mistake.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) 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.