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 | 1305 kJ / 312 kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 9.68 g | 19% |
| Carbohydrate | 67.1 g | 26% |
| Natural sugars | 3.21 g | 4% |
| Fat | 3.25 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.84 g | 9% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 22.7 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.45 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.76 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4 µg | 18% |
| Folate | 20 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.35 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.54 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 49.2 mg | — |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 55 mg | 393% |
| Magnesium | 208 mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 2080 mg | 104% |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg | 45% |
| Copper | 1.3 mg | 130% |
| Manganese | 19.8 mg | 990% |
| Phosphorus | 299 mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 6.2 µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 27 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, turmeric, ground (USDA FDC SR Legacy 172231). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
The dried rhizome, ground. Iron is enormous in the jar; a teaspoon is still a few milligrams. Curcumin wants fat and pepper. Fresh root is a separate atlas vegetable.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Turmeric, dried (Curcuma longa) 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.