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Explore All Spices and Herbs In Our Nutrition Tool
Spices and herbs are something used to enhance the flavor of food, either during cooking or after. Here are the definitions:
Spice:
An aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food and color to a dish.
Herbs:
Any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.
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36 Spices and Herbs That Rank Top Three For Any Nutrient Compared to All Foods
This table shows all of the foods in the food category spices and herbs that rank top 3 for any nutrient when compared to all foods in our Nutrition Tool.
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| Basil | Nutrient | Rank |
(Dried, Spices) | Iron | 2 |
(Dried, Spices) | Phylloquinone | 1 |
| Chili Powder | Nutrient | Rank |
(Spices) | beta-Cryptoxanthin | 3 |
(Spices) | alpha-Tocotrienol | 3 |
(Spices) | Tridecanoic Acid (13:0) | 2 |
| Coriander Leaf | Nutrient | Rank |
(Dried, Spices) | Phylloquinone | 3 |
| Curry Powder | Nutrient | Rank |
(Spices) | Tridecanoic Acid (13:0) | 1 |
| Dried Spearmint | Nutrient | Rank |
| Iron | 3 | |
| Dried Thyme | Nutrient | Rank |
| Iron | 1 | |
| Phylloquinone | 1 | |
| Fructose Sweetener | Nutrient | Rank |
(Sugar Substitute, Dry Powder) | Carbohydrates, by difference | 1 |
| Mustard Seed | Nutrient | Rank |
(Ground, Spices) | Erucic Acid (22:1) | 3 |
(Ground, Spices) | Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) | 1 |
| Nutmeg | Nutrient | Rank |
(Ground, Spices) | Myristic Acid (14:0) | 3 |
| Paprika | Nutrient | Rank |
(Spices) | beta-Carotene | 3 |
(Spices) | beta-Cryptoxanthin | 2 |
(Spices) | Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 1 |
(Spices) | alpha-Tocotrienol | 1 |
| Parsley | Nutrient | Rank |
(Dried, Spices) | Phylloquinone | 3 |
| Pepper | Nutrient | Rank |
(Black, Spices) | Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) | 3 |
(Red Or Cayenne, Spices) | beta-Cryptoxanthin | 1 |
| Poppy Seed | Nutrient | Rank |
(Spices) | beta-Tocopherol | 2 |
| Raw Parsley | Nutrient | Rank |
| Phylloquinone | 2 | |
| Sage | Nutrient | Rank |
(Ground, Spices) | Phylloquinone | 1 |
| Seasoning Mix Sazon, Coriander & Annatto | Nutrient | Rank |
| Ash | 1 | |
| Sugar | Nutrient | Rank |
(Not Further Specified) | Total Sugars (incl. NLEA) | 1 |
| Sugar Substitute | Nutrient | Rank |
(Herbal Extract Sweetener, Powder) | Carbohydrates, by difference | 1 |
(Sugar-Aspartame Blend, Dry Powder) | Carbohydrates, by difference | 2 |
(Sugar-Aspartame Blend, Dry Powder) | Total Sugars (incl. NLEA) | 2 |
| Sugar Substitute & Sugar Blend | Nutrient | Rank |
| Total Sugars (incl. NLEA) | 3 | |
| Sugar Substitute Monk Fruit | Nutrient | Rank |
(Powder) | Carbohydrates, by difference | 1 |
| Table Salt | Nutrient | Rank |
(Iodized) | Ash | 2 |
(Iodized) | Sodium | 1 |
(Iodized) | Iodine | 1 |
| White Confectioners' Sugar | Nutrient | Rank |
(Powdered) | Carbohydrates, by difference | 3 |
| White Sugar | Nutrient | Rank |
(Granulated Or Lump) | Total Sugars (incl. NLEA) | 1 |
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