1 piece (small) of Fresh turmeric (10 g) has 10 calories. That works out to 97 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.4 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Fresh turmeric Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

23.9g

· 9% DV

Protein

· 4% DV

Fat

0.7g

· 1% DV

Fiber

3.2g

· 11% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 87% · Protein 7% · Fat 6%

Fresh turmeric Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin E

4.43mg · 30% DV

Vitamin C

25.9mg · 29% DV

0.23mg · 18% DV

0.81mg · 16% DV

Minerals

Copper

1mg · 111% DV

Potassium ⭐

2080mg · 61% DV

Magnesium

208mg · 50% DV

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

How Nutritious Is Fresh turmeric?

Nutrient density

Very high

85/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

49/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Fresh turmeric Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Fresh turmeric

To burn the 97 calories in 100 g:

🚶

24min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

10min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

13min

Cycling

🏊

11min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Fresh turmeric Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Fresh turmeric Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Fresh turmeric Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Fresh turmeric Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.16g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.17g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 4.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (4.3:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fresh turmeric

How many calories are in fresh turmeric?

Fresh turmeric provides 97 calories per 100 g. The same amount contains 23.9 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of protein, and 0.7 g of fat.

Is fresh turmeric suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, fresh turmeric is listed as compatible with a keto diet. It has a glycemic index of 5 and is an unprocessed spice.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026