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Q.

Do spices have calories?

I wanted to put spices in my recipe and it would not give me any on the list. Does that mean there are no calories in spices like cumin seeds and coriander? Also, why is there fat in onions and peppers?
 

A.

Our expert says...

Hi

Thanks for your query. The reason spices like cumin seeds and coriander are not in the database is that they are indeed to all intents and purposes, calorie free. They’re also a great way to add flavour without piling on the pounds, so go ahead and use as many as you please. Some spices like chilli may even raise the metabolism slightly, which is an added potential benefit, as every little helps!

As for your query about onions and peppers, you'll note the amount of fat in raw ones is close to negligible. Most fruit and veg do actually contain SOME fat, but only very tiny amounts (the exception being avocadoes). We list the amount for the sake of completeness, but as you'll see fruit and veg actually contribute a very small percentage of the fat  in your diet overall, and this only rises if you add fat during cooking.

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