Spices, cumin seed
FDC 170923tsp, whole (2 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 95 · +2 vs Spices & herbs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, cumin seed ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 95 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 22 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (369% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (87% DV), an excellent source of calcium (72% DV). Most of its 375 calories per 100 grams come from fat.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 22 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 44 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber | 11 g | 38% |
| Sugars | 2.3 g | |
| Protein | 18 g | 36% |
| Potassium | 1790 mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 931 mg | 72% |
| Iron | 66 mg | 369% |
| Magnesium | 366 mg | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 64 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 3.3 mg | 22% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.45 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3.4 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.88 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.21 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0.05 g | |
| Protein | 0.36 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 36 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 7.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.15 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1.3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170923Original 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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