Spice
Ground
Ground cumin is milled dried seed for even dispersion in chilli blends, curries, and marinades. Taste is earthy, warm, and slightly bitter. Freshly ground seed is brighter; jarred powder stales within months of opening. Bloom in hot oil or dry-toast briefly before adding liquids. Buy small amounts and replace when the aroma turns flat.
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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 7.79 g
- Saturated Fat 2.31 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.14 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.34 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 40.5 mg
- Salt 0.1 g
- Total Carbohydrate 52.3 g
- Dietary Fibre 23.9 g
- Total Sugars 5.05 g
- Complex / starch 14.9 g
- Protein 10.2 g
- Water 25.2 g
- Energy 320 kcal
- Water 25.2 g
- Carbohydrates 52.3 g
- Protein 10.2 g
- Fat 7.79 g
- Saturated Fat 2.31 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.14 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.34 g
- Omega-3 0.5 g
- Vitamins 93.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 2.06 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.51 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 39.6 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.94 mg
- Vitamin K 28.8 µg
- Minerals 450 mg
- Major Minerals 448 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.1 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.1 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 2.06 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.51 · vitamin-b6: 0.3 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 39.6 · vitamin-e: 1.94 · vitamin-k: 28.8 ·
Minerals
Ground of Cumin: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Retail ground spices and meats accelerated convenience cookery.