Description
Cumin seeds is a food in the "Spices and Herbs" category and it is high in carbohydrates. It is a food with a high energy density: 100g provide about 18% of the recommended daily energy intake. Cumin seeds as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Cumin seeds is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Potassium (K) and in 100g it contains enough Iron (Fe) to provide 366% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Ascorbic acid (C) and in 100g it contains enough Thiamin (B1) to provide 52% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 36/100 (low)
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Nutrition Facts (100g)
| | RDA |
|---|
| Energy |
375 kcal
1569 kJ |
19% |
| Water |
8.06 g
8 ml |
0% |
| Protein |
17.8 g |
36% |
| Carbohydrate |
44.2 g |
16% |
| Sugars |
2.25 g |
5% |
| Fiber |
10.5 g |
38% |
| Fat |
22.3 g |
29% |
| Saturated 2 |
1.54 g |
(of recommended max) 8% |
| Monounsatured |
14 g |
35% |
| Polyunsatured |
3.28 g |
16% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Minerals
| Calcium (Ca) |
931 mg |
72% |
| Iron (Fe) |
66 mg |
367% |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
366 mg |
87% |
| Phosphorus (P) |
499 mg |
40% |
| Potassium (K) |
1790 mg |
38% |
| Sodium (Na) |
168 mg |
7% |
| Zinc (Zn) |
4.8 mg |
44% |
| Copper (Cu) |
0.867 mg |
96% |
| Manganese (Mn) |
3.33 mg |
145% |
| Selenium (Se) |
0.0052 mg |
9% |
Vitamins
| Thiamin (B1) |
0.628 mg |
52% |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.327 mg |
25% |
| Niacin (B3) |
4.58 mg |
29% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.435 mg |
26% |
| Folate (B9) |
0.01 mg |
3% |
| Ascorbic acid (C) |
7.7 mg |
9% |
| Vitamin A |
0.064 mg |
7% |
| Vitamin K |
0.0054 mg |
5% |
| Vitamin E |
3.33 mg |
22% |
Data analysis
Macronutrients relative proportion
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Cumin seeds is high in carbohydrates.
⬤ Carbohydrates: 52.4%
⬤ Fats: 26.5%
⬤ Proteins: 21.1%
Vitamins relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Ascorbic Acid (C). Ascorbic Acid (C) is a water soluble vitamin. This means that it is easily absorbed by the body and any excess is removed. Ascorbic Acid (C) is important for the synthesis of certain proteins and neurotransmitters. It helps to heal wounds and it's a natural antioxidant.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Minerals relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Potassium (K). Potassium (K) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Potassium (K) helps the body keep proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
