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Five Spice Powder at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
5
low
Glycemic load / serving
0
low
Nutri-Score
A
A best, E worst
NOVA group
2
processed culinary ingredients

International cuisine · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 teaspoon (2 g).

Five Spice Powder nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories6 kcal
Protein0.2 g
Carbohydrate1.5 g
Fiber0.5 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat0.2 g
Saturated fat0 g
Sodium0 mg

Typical ingredients: Star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon (or cassia), Sichuan peppercorns, fennel seeds

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Common questions about five spice powder

How many calories are in five spice powder?

NutriOptio estimates 6 calories in one serving (1 teaspoon (2 g)) of a typical five spice powder recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is five spice powder good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 0, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of five spice powder?

NutriOptio grades a typical five spice powder A on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical five spice powder in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.