Clove
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands, or Moluccas, in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice, flavoring, or fragrance in consumer products, such as toothpaste, soaps, or cosmetics.
Clove is a spice that adds a strong, warm flavor to dishes, and it also has some nutritional benefits. While it's not typically consumed in large quantities, here are some nutritional values for cloves per 100 grams:
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 65 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Fiber: 34 grams
- Vitamins and minerals: Cloves are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
Keep in mind that these values may vary slightly depending on the specific variety of cloves and how they are prepared. Additionally, cloves are often used in small amounts in cooking, so the actual nutritional intake from cloves in a dish may be lower than the values per 100 grams suggest.