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Nutritional Profile of Cumin Seed (Spices) - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 48 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cumin Seed (Spices).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for one nutrient:

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for five additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Spices and Herbs) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for 10 nutrients.

Most notable of them being

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 23 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Cumin Seed (Spices)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Cumin Seed (Spices)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cumin Seed (Spices)

44.2%
22.3%
17.8%
8.1%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Cumin Seed (Spices)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Cumin Seed (Spices)

1.5%
14%
3.3%
Saturated
Mono
Poly

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Cumin Seed (Spices)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Cumin Seed (Spices)

In food category: Spices and Herbs

Carbohydrates (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
44.2 g
12.5 g
58
581
Fiber, total dietary
10.5 g
3 g
40
142
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)
2.3 g
637.9 mg
48
1451
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
14 g
4 g
4
262
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
3.3 g
929.9 mg
13
841
Fatty Acids, total saturated
1.5 g
436.6 mg
28
1599
Total Lipid (Fat)
22.3 g
6.3 g
7
403
Saturated Fats (5)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Capric Acid (10:0)
18 mg
5.1 mg
15
514
Lauric Acid (12:0)
18 mg
5.1 mg
19
692
Myristic Acid (14:0)
18 mg
5.1 mg
30
1132
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
1.1 g
323.2 mg
20
1241
Stearic Acid (18:0)
344 mg
97.5 mg
19
1347
Monounsaturated Fats (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)
13.6 g
3.9 g
2
245
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
212 mg
60.1 mg
7
771
Paullinic Acid (20:1)
212 mg
60.1 mg
4
269
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
3.1 g
878.8 mg
11
781
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
176 mg
49.9 mg
30
780
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
17.8 g
5 g
12
393
Water-soluble Vitamins (8)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Folate, DFE
10 µg
2.8 µg
40
445
Folate, food
10 µg
2.8 µg
40
279
Folate, total
10 µg
2.8 µg
40
382
Niacin
4.6 mg
1.3 mg
16
816
Riboflavin
327 µg
92.7 µg
20
484
Thiamin
628 µg
178 µg
5
283
Vitamin B6
435 µg
123.3 µg
31
546
Vitamin C
7.7 mg
2.2 mg
42
546
Fat-soluble Vitamins (6)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Tocopherol
3.3 mg
944 µg
12
321
beta-Carotene
762 µg
216 µg
20
585
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
448 µg
127 µg
17
627
Phylloquinone
5.4 µg
1.5 µg
28
869
Vitamin A, IU
1.3k IU
360 IU
24
336
Vitamin A, RAE
64 µg
18.1 µg
30
646
Minerals (10)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
931 mg
263.9 mg
19
54
Copper, Cu
867 µg
245.8 µg
17
199
Iron, Fe
66.4 mg
18.8 mg
5
7
Magnesium, Mg
366 mg
103.8 mg
11
36
Manganese, Mn
3.3 mg
944 µg
26
104
Phosphorus, P
499 mg
141.5 mg
6
183
Potassium, K
1.8 g
507.5 mg
12
58
Selenium, Se
5.2 µg
1.5 µg
20
641
Sodium, Na
168 mg
47.6 mg
21
981
Zinc, Zn
4.8 mg
1.4 mg
13
433
Other Micronutrients (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Choline
24.7 mg
7 mg
15
909
Phytosterols
68 mg
19.3 mg
19
67
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
8.1 g
2.3 g
63
2265
Other (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Ash
7.6 g
2.2 g
22
89
Kcal (Energy)
375 kcal
106.3 kcal
10
313
KJ (Energy)
1,570 kj
445.1 kj
5
149
Figure 3. Nutritional profile of cumin seed (spices) with 48 nutrient values.

Foods Available Online

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Common Serving Sizes Of Cumin Seed (Spices)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
Tsp, Whole2.1 g0.1 oz
Tbsp, Whole6.0 g0.2 oz
Figure 4. Common serving sizes of cumin seed (spices)

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