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2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Cumin
4. Cumin Nutritional Value
5. Cumin Health Benefits

Cumin Facts

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Tips for Cooking and Storage

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Common Types of Cumin

Cumin Nutritional Value

Herbs ” Cumin ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 6.0 g – 1 Tablespoon, whole
Cumin seed

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	22	1.1%
Protein	g	1.07	2.1%
Total lipid (fat)	g	1.34	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	2.65	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.6	%
Total Sugars	g	0.14
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	56	%
Iron, Fe	mg	3.98	22.1%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	22	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	30	%
Potassium, K	mg	107	%
Sodium, Na	mg	10	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.29	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.052	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.200	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.3	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.5	%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.038	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.020	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.275	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.026	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	1	0.2%
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg		%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.20	%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.3	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.092	0.4%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.842
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.197
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	46
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	0
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	0
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	mcg	27

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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