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 | 9.5 g | 19% |
| Fat | 8.7 g | 12% |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 23 µg RE | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.21 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.24 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 1040 mg | 130% |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 183% |
| Magnesium | 210 mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1070 mg | 54% |
| Zinc | 2.9 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.74 mg | 74% |
| Manganese | 8.4 mg | 420% |
| Phosphorus | 260 mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 63 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: Chinese 5 spice (CoFID 2021 13-813). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Star anise, clove, cinnamon, fennel, Sichuan pepper. Sweet-savoury. A pinch on roast and braise. Star anise leads the flavour; fennel leads the seed.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Chinese five-spice (Illicium verum) 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.