Cumin seeds possess a good amount of protein, dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, beta carotene, sodium, phytosterols and others. In addition, cumin is a source of carbohydrates, sugars, magnesium, vitamin A, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin K.
Nutritional value of Cumin
Serving Size:1 tbsp (6 g)
Calories 22 Kcal. Calories from Fat 12.06 Kcal.
| Proximity | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0.48 g | N/D |
| Energy | 22 Kcal | N/D |
| Energy | 94 kJ | N/D |
| Total Fat (lipid) | 1.34 g | 3.83% |
| Protein | 1.07 g | 2.14% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.65 g | 2.04% |
| Total dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 1.58% |
| Ash | 0.46 g | N/D |
| Total Sugars | 0.14 g | N/D |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 3.98 mg | 49.75% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 mg | 8.70% |
| Calcium, Ca | 56 mg | 5.60% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.052 mg | 5.78% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 mg | 5.24% |
| Phosphorus, P | 30 mg | 4.29% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.29 mg | 2.64% |
| Potassium, K | 107 mg | 2.28% |
| Sodium, Na | 10 mg | 0.67% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.3 µg | 0.55% |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.038 mg | 3.17% |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 0.026 mg | 2.00% |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.275 mg | 1.72% |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.02 mg | 1.54% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 mg | 1.33% |
| Vitamin A | 4 µg | 0.57% |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | 0.5 mg | 0.56% |
| Choline | 1.5 mg | 0.27% |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 µg | 0.27% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic acid) | 1 µg | 0.25% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.3 µg | 0.25% |
| Beta Carotene | 46 µg | N/D |
| Lipids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total saturated fatty acids | 0.092 g | 0.14% |
| capric acid (10:00) | 0.001 g | N/D |
| lauric acid (12:00) | 0.001 g | N/D |
| myristic acid (14:00) | 0.001 g | N/D |
| palmitic acid (16:00) | 0.068 g | N/D |
| stearic acid (18:00) | 0.021 g | N/D |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.842 g | N/D |
| palmitoleic acid (16:1) | 0.013 g | N/D |
| oleic acid (18:1) | 0.817 g | N/D |
| gadoleic acid (20:1 n) | 0.013 g | N/D |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.197 g | 1.16% |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 0.186 g | 1.09% |
| Linolenic acid (18:3) | 0.011 g | N/D |
| Phytosterols | 4 mg | N/D |
*Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.
Source: USDA