Cumin seeds: calories and nutrition facts
Cumin seeds has 427 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 teaspoon (5 g), has 21 kcal.
- Calories
- 427 kcal
- Protein
- 17.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 33.7 g
- Fat
- 22.3 g
Per 100 g
Cumin seeds: how many calories?
Cumin seeds has 427 kcal per 100 g, with 17.8 g protein, 33.7 g carbs and 22.3 g fat. A 5 g serving (1 teaspoon) has 21 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein18%
- Carbohydrates33%
- Fat49%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 21 kcal
- Protein
- 0.9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.7 g
- Fat
- 1.1 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 427 kcal | 21 kcal |
| Fat | 22.3 g | 1.1 g |
| of which saturated fat | 1.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.7 g | 1.7 g |
| of which sugars | 2.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 10.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 8 mg |
| Water | 8.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 931 mg | 47 mg |
| Iron | 66.4 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Potassium | 1,790 mg | 90 mg |
| Magnesium | 366 mg | 18 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(427 kcal) | 21% |
| Fat(22.3 g) | 32% |
| of which saturated fat(1.5 g) | 8% |
| Carbohydrates(33.7 g) | 13% |
| of which sugars(2.3 g) | 3% |
| Protein(17.8 g) | 36% |
| Salt(0.42 g) | 7% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Cumin seeds: frequently asked questions
Cumin seeds: how many calories per serving?
A 5 g serving (1 teaspoon) has 21 kcal.
Cumin seeds: how much protein?
Cumin seeds contains 17.8 g of protein per 100 g, 36% of the 50 g reference intake.
Cumin seeds: how much fibre?
Cumin seeds provides 10.5 g of fibre per 100 g, 42% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Cumin seeds: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 23 g of this food.
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