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Seed
Cumin seeds are small ridged oblong fruits of Cuminum cyminum, used whole or ground across Indian, Middle Eastern, North African, and Latin American cooking. Whole seeds pop and perfume oil in tadka; toasting brings nutty citrus-bitter notes. Dry-roast until fragrant, temper in fat, or grind to order. Do not confuse with black cumin or nigella. Whole seeds keep aroma longer than powder.
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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 23.4 g
- Saturated Fat 6.9 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 6.73 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 9.73 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 40.8 mg
- Salt 0.1 g
- Total Carbohydrate 52.1 g
- Dietary Fibre 32.9 g
- Total Sugars 4.97 g
- Complex / starch 14.4 g
- Protein 15.2 g
- Water 2.02 g
- Energy 479 kcal
- Water 2.02 g
- Carbohydrates 52.1 g
- Protein 15.2 g
- Fat 23.4 g
- Saturated Fat 6.9 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 6.73 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 9.73 g
- Omega-3 0.97 g
- Vitamins 102 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 2.28 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.56 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.34 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 44 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.16 mg
- Vitamin K 32.1 µg
- Minerals 376 mg
- Major Minerals 375 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: 2.28 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.56 · vitamin-b6: 0.34 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 44 · vitamin-e: 2.16 · vitamin-k: 32.1 ·
Minerals
Seeds concentrate oil and protein for germination energy.
History
Individual seeds featured in spice blends and planting stock.