Spices, caraway seed
FDC 170918tsp (2 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 92 · -1 vs Spices & herbs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, caraway seed ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 92 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 33 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (136% DV), an excellent source of iron (90% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (61% DV). Most of its 333 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 17% |
| Total fat | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber | 38 g | 136% |
| Sugars | 0.64 g | |
| Protein | 20 g | 40% |
| Potassium | 1350 mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 689 mg | 53% |
| Iron | 16 mg | 90% |
| Magnesium | 258 mg | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5 mg | 17% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.29 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.34 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.76 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 0.01 g | |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 5.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.42 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.36 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170918Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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