Amount of Tryptophan in Spices

Welcome to the nutritional tryptophan content in 19 different types of spices, ranging from 0.48 g to 0.03 g per 100g. The basic type of spices is Spices, paprika, where the amount of tryptophan in 100g is 0.07 g. For a typical serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 2.30 g) the amount of Tryptophan is 0 g.

Top ten spices products high in tryptophan

Below is a summary list for the top ten spices items ranked by the amount or level of tryptophan in 100g.

1. Spices, parsley, dried : 0.48g
2. Spices, fenugreek seed : 0.39g
3. Spices, basil, dried : 0.26g
4. Spices, mustard seed, ground : 0.26g
5. Spices, fennel seed : 0.25g
6. Spices, caraway seed : 0.24g
7. Spices, oregano, dried : 0.20g
8. Spices, thyme, dried : 0.19g
9. Spices, poppy seed : 0.18g
10. Spices, turmeric, ground : 0.17g

Following on from the ten top spices items or products containing tryptophan we have a more comprehensive break down of Spices, paprika, and the highest item containing tryptophan which is Spices, parsley, dried. We also give a comparison of average values, median values and lowest values along with a comparison with other food groups and assess the effects of storage and preparation on the 19 types of spices.

At the bottom of the page is the full list for the 19 different types of spices based on the content in different servings in grams and oz (and other serving sizes), providing a comprehensive analysis of the tryptophan content in spices.

Spices, paprika - Nutritional Content and Chart

The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Spices, paprika should be considered along with the tryptophan content.Other important and tryptophan related nutrients are Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Energy is 282.00 kcal (14% RDA), the amount of Protein is 14.14 g (25% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 12.89 g (20% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 53.99 g (42% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the tryptophan levels in spices.

Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Spices, paprika has a nutritional value score of 24.00 out of 100.

Amount of tryptophan per 100 Calories

100 calories of spices, paprika is a serving size of 0 g, and the amount of Tryptophan is 0 g. Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Total Fat, in 100 Calories are as follows; Energy 0 kcal (0% RDA), Protein 0 g (0% RDA), Total Fat 0 g (0% RDA), Carbohydrate 0 g (0% RDA). This is shown in the tryptophan RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients.

Content per Typical Serving Size 1.000 tsp (or 2.30 g)

For the food Spices, paprika the typical serving size is 1.000 tsp (or 2.30 g) which contains 0 g of Tryptophan. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Energy content is 6.49 kcal, the Protein content is 0.33 g, the Total Fat content is 0.3 g and the Carbohydrate content is 1.24 g. The percentages are shown below in the tryptophan chart, for the typical serving of tryptophan and the related and important nutritional values.

Macronutrients in Spices, paprika

The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food described above is measured in grams per 100g and grams in a typical serving size (in this case 1.000 tsp or 2.30 g), although it is also useful to give the number of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate which are the most important macronutrients. For this serving in your diet here are the macronutrient calories. From protein the number of calories is 1.1 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 2.9 (kcal).

Grams of tryptophan in spices (per 100g)

This list of 19 types of spices, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Spices, parsley, dried through to Spices, cloves, ground where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional tryptophan content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question how much tryptophan in spices.

The list below gives the total tryptophan content in the 19 items from the general description 'spices' each of which show the tryptophan amount as well as Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 19 food items shown in the tryptophan chart. This gives a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.

The corresponding nutritional value for spices based on our density score out of 100 (ranked by the amount of tryptophan per 100g) is shown in the below nutritional density chart.

The corresponding Calories for spices ranked by the amount of tryptophan per 100g is shown below in the spices calories chart.

Average Content for spices

The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of tryptophan contained in 100g of spices, based on the list below of 19 different items under the general description of spices, is 0.18 g of tryptophan. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Energy is 320.00 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 14.64 g, the average amount of Total Fat is 10.68 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.

Median Amount

The median value of Tryptophan is found in Spices, turmeric, ground which in 100g contains 0.17 g of Tryptophan. For this serving the amount of Energy is 312.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 9.68 g, the amount of Total Fat is 3.25 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 67.14 g.

Highest tryptophan Content per 100g

Using the list below for the 19 different spices nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of tryptophan is found in Spices, parsley, dried which contains 0.48 g of tryptophan per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is %. For this 100g serving the Energy content is 292.00 kcal, the Protein content is 26.63 g, the Total Fat content is 5.48 g, the Carbohydrate content is 50.64 g.

The lowest amount of tryptophan in 100g is in Spices, cloves, ground which contains 0.03 g. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Energy is 274.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 5.97 g, the amount of Total Fat is 13.00 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 65.53 g.

The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a tryptophan range of 0.45 g per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 18 kcal for Energy, 20.66 g for Protein, 7.52 g for Total Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.

Highest Amount of tryptophan per Serving

Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high tryptophan foods in your diet. For example 100g of Spices, paprika contains 0.07 g of tryptophan. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the tryptophan nutritional content.

The food with the highest tryptophan content per typical serving is Spices, turmeric, ground which contains 0.01 g in 1.000 tsp (or 3.00 g). For this serving the Energy content is 9.36 kcal, the Protein content is 0.29 g, the Total Fat content is 0.1 g and the Carbohydrate content is 2.01 g.

Nutritional Information Summary

From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing tryptophan which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of tryptophan rich foods.

Spices List, tryptophan Content per 100g 1. Spices, parsley, dried - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 26.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan (%RDA) Energy (%RDA) Carbohydrate (%RDA) Total Fat (%RDA) Protein (%RDA)   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.48 g 292.00 kcal (15%) 50.64 g (39%) 5.48 g (8%) 26.63 g (48%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 0.50g):    0 g 1.46 kcal (0%) 0.25 g (0%) 0.03 g (0%) 0.13 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 1.60g):   0.01 g 4.67 kcal (0%) 0.81 g (1%) 0.09 g (0%) 0.43 g (1%) 2. Spices, fenugreek seed - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 18.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.39 g 323.00 kcal (16%) 58.35 g (45%) 6.41 g (10%) 23.00 g (41%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 3.70g):    0.01 g 11.95 kcal (1%) 2.16 g (2%) 0.24 g (0%) 0.85 g (2%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 11.10g):   0.04 g 35.85 kcal (2%) 6.48 g (5%) 0.71 g (1%) 2.55 g (5%) 3. Spices, basil, dried - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 27.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.26 g 233.00 kcal (12%) 47.75 g (37%) 4.07 g (6%) 22.98 g (41%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp and leaves (or 0.70g):    0 g 1.63 kcal (0%) 0.33 g (0%) 0.03 g (0%) 0.16 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp and leaves (or 2.10g):   0.01 g 4.89 kcal (0%) 1 g (1%) 0.09 g (0%) 0.48 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tsp and ground (or 1.40g):   0 g 3.26 kcal (0%) 0.67 g (1%) 0.06 g (0%) 0.32 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp and ground (or 4.50g):   0.01 g 10.49 kcal (1%) 2.15 g (2%) 0.18 g (0%) 1.03 g (2%) 4. Spices, mustard seed, ground - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 17.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.26 g 508.00 kcal (25%) 28.09 g (22%) 36.24 g (56%) 26.08 g (47%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 2.00g):    0.01 g 10.16 kcal (1%) 0.56 g (0%) 0.72 g (1%) 0.52 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 6.30g):   0.02 g 32 kcal (2%) 1.77 g (1%) 2.28 g (4%) 1.64 g (3%) 5. Spices, fennel seed - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 20.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.25 g 345.00 kcal (17%) 52.29 g (40%) 14.87 g (23%) 15.80 g (28%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp and whole (or 2.00g):    0.01 g 6.9 kcal (0%) 1.05 g (1%) 0.3 g (0%) 0.32 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp and whole (or 5.80g):   0.01 g 20.01 kcal (1%) 3.03 g (2%) 0.86 g (1%) 0.92 g (2%) 6. Spices, caraway seed - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 21.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.24 g 333.00 kcal (17%) 49.90 g (38%) 14.59 g (22%) 19.77 g (35%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 2.10g):    0.01 g 6.99 kcal (0%) 1.05 g (1%) 0.31 g (0%) 0.42 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 6.70g):   0.02 g 22.31 kcal (1%) 3.34 g (3%) 0.98 g (2%) 1.32 g (2%) 7. Spices, oregano, dried - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 25.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.20 g 265.00 kcal (13%) 68.92 g (53%) 4.28 g (7%) 9.00 g (16%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp and leaves (or 1.00g):    0 g 2.65 kcal (0%) 0.69 g (1%) 0.04 g (0%) 0.09 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tsp and ground (or 1.80g):   0 g 4.77 kcal (0%) 1.24 g (1%) 0.08 g (0%) 0.16 g (0%) 8. Spices, thyme, dried - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 25.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.19 g 276.00 kcal (14%) 63.94 g (49%) 7.43 g (11%) 9.11 g (16%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp and leaves (or 1.00g):    0 g 2.76 kcal (0%) 0.64 g (0%) 0.07 g (0%) 0.09 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp and leaves (or 2.70g):   0.01 g 7.45 kcal (0%) 1.73 g (1%) 0.2 g (0%) 0.25 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tsp and ground (or 1.40g):   0 g 3.86 kcal (0%) 0.9 g (1%) 0.1 g (0%) 0.13 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp and ground (or 4.30g):   0.01 g 11.87 kcal (1%) 2.75 g (2%) 0.32 g (0%) 0.39 g (1%) 9. Spices, poppy seed - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 17.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.18 g 525.00 kcal (26%) 28.13 g (22%) 41.56 g (64%) 17.99 g (32%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 2.80g):    0.01 g 14.7 kcal (1%) 0.79 g (1%) 1.16 g (2%) 0.5 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 8.80g):   0.02 g 46.2 kcal (2%) 2.48 g (2%) 3.66 g (6%) 1.58 g (3%) 10. Spices, turmeric, ground - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 19.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.17 g 312.00 kcal (16%) 67.14 g (52%) 3.25 g (5%) 9.68 g (17%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 3.00g):    0.01 g 9.36 kcal (0%) 2.01 g (2%) 0.1 g (0%) 0.29 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 9.40g):   0.02 g 29.33 kcal (1%) 6.31 g (5%) 0.31 g (0%) 0.91 g (2%) 11. Spices, ginger, ground - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 17.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.15 g 335.00 kcal (17%) 71.62 g (55%) 4.24 g (7%) 8.98 g (16%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 1.80g):    0 g 6.03 kcal (0%) 1.29 g (1%) 0.08 g (0%) 0.16 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 5.20g):   0.01 g 17.42 kcal (1%) 3.72 g (3%) 0.22 g (0%) 0.47 g (1%) 12. Spices, garlic powder - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 16.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.12 g 331.00 kcal (17%) 72.73 g (56%) 0.73 g (1%) 16.55 g (30%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 3.10g):    0 g 10.26 kcal (1%) 2.25 g (2%) 0.02 g (0%) 0.51 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 9.70g):   0.01 g 32.11 kcal (2%) 7.05 g (5%) 0.07 g (0%) 1.61 g (3%) 13. Spices, curry powder - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 21.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.11 g 325.00 kcal (16%) 55.83 g (43%) 14.01 g (22%) 14.29 g (26%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 2.00g):    0 g 6.5 kcal (0%) 1.12 g (1%) 0.28 g (0%) 0.29 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 6.30g):   0.01 g 20.48 kcal (1%) 3.52 g (3%) 0.88 g (1%) 0.9 g (2%) 14. Spices, paprika - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 24.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.07 g 282.00 kcal (14%) 53.99 g (42%) 12.89 g (20%) 14.14 g (25%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 2.30g):    0 g 6.49 kcal (0%) 1.24 g (1%) 0.3 g (0%) 0.33 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 6.80g):   0 g 19.18 kcal (1%) 3.67 g (3%) 0.88 g (1%) 0.96 g (2%) 15. Spices, chili powder - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 23.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.07 g 282.00 kcal (14%) 49.70 g (38%) 14.28 g (22%) 13.46 g (24%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 2.70g):    0 g 7.61 kcal (0%) 1.34 g (1%) 0.39 g (1%) 0.36 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 8.00g):   0.01 g 22.56 kcal (1%) 3.98 g (3%) 1.14 g (2%) 1.08 g (2%) 16. Spices, onion powder - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 17.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.06 g 341.00 kcal (17%) 79.12 g (61%) 1.04 g (2%) 10.41 g (19%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 2.40g):    0 g 8.18 kcal (0%) 1.9 g (1%) 0.02 g (0%) 0.25 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 6.90g):   0 g 23.53 kcal (1%) 5.46 g (4%) 0.07 g (0%) 0.72 g (1%) 17. Spices, pepper, black - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 19.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.06 g 251.00 kcal (13%) 63.95 g (49%) 3.26 g (5%) 10.39 g (19%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp and ground (or 2.30g):    0 g 5.77 kcal (0%) 1.47 g (1%) 0.07 g (0%) 0.24 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp and ground (or 6.90g):   0 g 17.32 kcal (1%) 4.41 g (3%) 0.22 g (0%) 0.72 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tsp and whole (or 2.90g):   0 g 7.28 kcal (0%) 1.85 g (1%) 0.09 g (0%) 0.3 g (1%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 dash (or 0.10g):   0 g 0.25 kcal (0%) 0.06 g (0%) 0 g (0%) 0.01 g (0%) 18. Spices, cinnamon, ground - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 20.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.05 g 247.00 kcal (12%) 80.59 g (62%) 1.24 g (2%) 3.99 g (7%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 2.60g):    0 g 6.42 kcal (0%) 2.1 g (2%) 0.03 g (0%) 0.1 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 tbsp (or 7.80g):   0 g 19.27 kcal (1%) 6.29 g (5%) 0.1 g (0%) 0.31 g (1%) 19. Spices, cloves, ground - Tryptophan   Nutritional Value : 21.00 / 100     food group -   Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.03 g 274.00 kcal (14%) 65.53 g (50%) 13.00 g (20%) 5.97 g (11%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tsp (or 2.10g):    0 g 5.75 kcal (0%) 1.38 g (1%) 0.27 g (0%) 0.13 g (0%)

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