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A small heap of finely ground red-orange spice mix with a few darker flecks, resting on a plain surface.
●Low GI
⚡High Potassium
🌿High Fiber

Red Spice Mix Calories

Blend of various red spices, used for flavor and color

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

320kcal

GI

10low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

1800mg

FIBER · 100 G

25g

Quick answer

1 tablespoon (medium) of Red Spice Mix (7 g) has 22 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.9 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 245 µg of Vitamin A covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Red Spice Mix Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 7 g

22

KCAL / 7G

Carbs

3.9g

· 1% DV

Protein

0.8g

· 2% DV

Fat

0.6g

· 1% DV

Fiber

1.8g

· 6% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 13% · Fat 23%

Red Spice Mix nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (7 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories22 kcal
Total fat0.6 g1%
Saturated fat0.11 g1%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium8.4 mg0%
Total carbohydrate3.9 g1%
Fiber1.8 g6%
Protein0.8 g2%

Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.

Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.

Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.

Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.

Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.

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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Red Spice Mix?

ServingAmountCalories
1 tablespoon (medium)7 g22 kcal
1 teaspoon (small)2.5 g8 kcal
1 serving (small)5 g16 kcal
1 serving (large)10 g32 kcal
2 tablespoon (large)14 g45 kcal
1 pack (medium)50 g160 kcal
1 cup (large)80 g256 kcal
100 g100 g320 kcal

Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Red Spice Mix

What is in Red Spice Mix?

Red Spice Mix has no single standard recipe. Depending on the maker, it may combine paprika, chili, cumin, or other ground spices, so the ingredient list is the reliable way to identify a particular blend.

How do you use Red Spice Mix?

Use Red Spice Mix to season meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, beans, or soups. Stir it into a marinade or add a little to a dish near the end of cooking for color and aroma.

Is Red Spice Mix hot or mild?

Red Spice Mix can be mild or hot; its heat depends on whether the blend contains chili and how much. Start with a small amount, taste the dish, and add more if you want stronger heat.

Is Red Spice Mix the same as paprika?

No. Paprika is one ground pepper spice, while Red Spice Mix is a blend that may contain paprika along with other seasonings. Recipes vary, so the two do not necessarily taste or behave alike.

What can I use instead of Red Spice Mix?

For a similar color, use paprika with a little cumin as a simple substitute for Red Spice Mix. Add chili only if you want heat; the exact flavor will differ because the blend’s ingredients are not standardized.

How can I make Red Spice Mix at home?

There is no fixed recipe for Red Spice Mix. For a homemade version, start with paprika and add small amounts of cumin, black pepper, and chili to suit your taste, then adjust the heat gradually.

Does Red Spice Mix contain salt?

Some Red Spice Mix products include salt and others contain only spices. Check the ingredient list before salting your dish, or make a homemade blend so you can control whether salt is included.

When should you add Red Spice Mix while cooking?

Add Red Spice Mix toward the end of cooking soups and stews, since prolonged high heat can make ground spices taste bitter. For a marinade, mix it in beforehand so the seasoning coats the ingredients.

How should you store Red Spice Mix?

Keep Red Spice Mix in a tightly sealed, dry container away from sunlight, steam, and heat from the stove. Moisture can make the blend clump, while light and warmth gradually weaken its aroma.

Can Red Spice Mix cause heartburn?

Yes, a chili-heavy Red Spice Mix can trigger heartburn in some people. If spicy foods bother you, use a small amount or choose a mild blend without hot chili.

Red Spice Mix Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

245µg · 27% DV

B6

0.13mg · 8% DV

Vitamin C

6.3mg · 7% DV

B2

0.08mg · 6% DV

Minerals

Iron

1.26mg · 7% DV

Manganese

0.16mg · 7% DV

Copper

0.04mg · 4% DV

Potassium ⭐

126mg · 4% DV

Sodium

8.4mg · 0% DV

Red Spice Mix Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

10
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.1
Low

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

How to Burn Off Red Spice Mix

To burn the 22 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (7 g):

🚶

5min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

2min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

3min

Cycling

🏊

3min

Swimming

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

What is Red Spice Mix?

Red Spice Mix is a blend of red-coloured spices used to add both flavour and colour to food. There is no single standard recipe, so the ingredients and intensity can vary between blends. Its taste may be warm, earthy, sweet or hot, depending on what is included.

Use it to season soups, beans, roasted vegetables, eggs, or meat and fish before cooking. In Turkey, similar blends are often stirred briefly into oil or sprinkled over a dish near the end of cooking; a little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and adjust to taste. It brings plenty of flavour in a modest serving, making it a useful way to add character without relying on rich sauces.

How Nutritious Is Red Spice Mix?

Nutrient density

Very high

80/ 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

56/ 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.

Is Red Spice Mix Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

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 Red Spice Mix 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 Red Spice Mix Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Red Spice Mix Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.11g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.13g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.16g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.