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Cumin seed calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of cumin seed contains 375 calories, with 17.8 g of protein, 44.2 g of carbohydrate and 22.3 g of fat. It provides 10.5 g of fiber and 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 16% Carbs 39% Fat 45%
How cumin seed compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumin seed | 375 kcal | 17.8 g | 44.2 g | 22.3 g |
| Cumin ground | 375 kcal | 17.8 g | 44.2 g | 22.3 g |
| Celery seed | 392 kcal | 18.1 g | 41.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Anise seed | 337 kcal | 17.6 g | 50 g | 15.9 g |
| Fennel seed | 345 kcal | 15.8 g | 52.3 g | 14.9 g |
Nutrition facts for cumin seed
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 44.2 g |
| Fat | 22.3 g |
| Fiber | 10.5 g |
| Sugar | 2.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in cumin seed
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Iron | 66.4 mg | 369% |
| Manganese | 3.3 mg | 145% |
| Copper | 0.87 mg | 97% |
| Magnesium | 366 mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 931 mg | 72% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.63 mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 499 mg | 40% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common cumin seed servings
How many calories in a portion of cumin seed — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp, whole (2 g) | 7.5 kcal | 0.4 g | 0.9 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 tbsp, whole (6 g) | 22.5 kcal | 1.1 g | 2.7 g | 1.3 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 375 kcal | 18 g | 44 g | 22 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cumin seed?
Cumin seed has 375 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in cumin seed?
Cumin seed contains 17.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in cumin seed?
Cumin seed contains 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is cumin seed a good source of protein?
Cumin seed provides 17.8 g of protein per 100 g — about 16% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does cumin seed have?
Cumin seed has 10.5 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these cumin seed calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170923 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
