Spice
Stem
The clove stem is the nail-like calyx below the bud head—fibrous, intensely aromatic, and part of the whole dried clove sold as a spice. Ground stem and head together make standard ground clove; stem alone is sometimes cheaper industrial material. Use whole stems-with-heads for studding onions and hams. When grinding, a coffee mill or mortar works; sift if needed. Avoid large doses—clove numbs and can taste medicinal.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat 0.3 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.45 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.75 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 41.3 mg
- Salt 0.1 g
- Total Carbohydrate 80 g
- Dietary Fibre 55 g
- Total Sugars 4.78 g
- Complex / starch 15.8 g
- Protein 3 g
- Water 9.94 g
- Energy 346 kcal
- Water 9.94 g
- Carbohydrates 80 g
- Protein 3 g
- Fat 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat 0.3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.45 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.75 g
- Omega-3 0.11 g
- Vitamins 103 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 2.29 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.57 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.34 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 44.3 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.17 mg
- Vitamin K 32.3 µg
- Minerals 265 mg
- Major Minerals 263 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.1 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.12 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 2.29 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.57 · vitamin-b6: 0.34 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 44.3 · vitamin-e: 2.17 · vitamin-k: 32.3 ·
Minerals
Stem of Clove: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Spice graders sorted clove buds by intact heads and stems for export quality.
Industrial grinding used entire buds including stems for consistent ground clove.