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Speculaas Spice Calories
Traditional Dutch and Belgian spice blend, includes cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom.
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Speculaas Spice (8 g) has 26 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.2 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Speculaas Spice Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 8 g
26
KCAL / 8G
Carbs
5.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 6% · Fat 19%
Speculaas Spice nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (8 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 26 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
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 Speculaas Spice?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 8 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 2.5 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 5 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 10 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 15 g | 48 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 16 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 40 g | 128 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Speculaas Spice
What is speculaas spice?
Speculaas spice is a warmly aromatic blend traditionally used in Dutch and Belgian speculaas biscuits. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom are common ingredients, but there is no single fixed recipe, so blends can vary.
What does speculaas spice taste like?
Speculaas spice tastes sweet, warming and strongly cinnamon-led, with ginger adding a little bite and cloves and nutmeg bringing depth. Cardamom contributes a fragrant note; the balance varies between recipes and commercial blends.
How do you use speculaas spice?
Speculaas spice is commonly mixed into biscuit, cake and pastry dough. You can also use it in apple desserts, porridge or warm drinks; start with a small amount, since its concentrated aroma can easily dominate a delicate recipe.
What can I use instead of speculaas spice?
A homemade mix of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom is the closest substitute for speculaas spice. Pumpkin pie spice can work in a pinch, but its proportions and ingredients differ, so the finished dish will not taste exactly the same.
How do you make speculaas spice at home?
To make speculaas spice, combine ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom. There is no universal ratio: use cinnamon as the main flavor and adjust the other spices to taste. Store the blend in a tightly sealed, dry container.
Is speculaas spice the same as pumpkin pie spice?
No, speculaas spice and pumpkin pie spice are not identical blends. Both may contain cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, but speculaas blends often feature cloves and cardamom, while pumpkin pie spice has its own regional and brand-specific proportions.
Is speculaas spice the same as speculoos?
No, speculaas spice is a seasoning blend, while speculoos usually refers to a Belgian-style spiced biscuit. The names can overlap in regional usage, so a product called speculoos is not necessarily a jar of baking spices.
What is traditionally in Dutch speculaas spice?
Dutch speculaas spice commonly combines cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom. Some recipes also include white pepper, anise or other spices, which is why homemade and store-bought blends can taste noticeably different.
Can speculaas spice be used in coffee?
Yes, speculaas spice can add a warm, sweet-spiced flavor to coffee. Stir a small pinch into brewed coffee or mix it into milk before adding it; the ground spices do not dissolve, so avoid adding more than you enjoy drinking.
How should speculaas spice be stored?
Keep speculaas spice in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight, heat and steam. Moisture can cause clumping, while prolonged exposure to air gradually weakens its distinctive aroma.
Speculaas Spice Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.17mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Iron
0.68mg · 4% DV
Calcium
34mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
62mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.8mg · 0% DV
Speculaas Spice Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Speculaas Spice
To burn the 26 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (8 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Speculaas Spice?
Speculaas Spice is a fragrant blend associated with speculaas, the crisp spiced biscuits of the Netherlands and Belgium. It commonly combines cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom, though the proportions vary between blends. Rather than being eaten on its own, it is stirred into dough and other recipes for its warm, sweetly aromatic character.
In its home region, it is most familiar in biscuits served with coffee or tea, and it also appears in cakes and seasonal baking. Elsewhere, you can use it in cookies, loaf cakes, or warm drinks when you want a similar cosy spice profile. It is a concentrated seasoning, so a little goes a long way; its fiber content is substantial by weight, but the amount used per serving is usually modest. Try it in an apple bake or alongside cinnamon in a cookie recipe.
How Nutritious Is Speculaas Spice?
Nutrient density
High
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
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 Speculaas Spice 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 Speculaas Spice Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Speculaas Spice 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
Speculaas Spice Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.17g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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