Calories in Spices, cumin seed
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, cumin seed contains 375 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp, whole (6 g) provides about 23 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 369% of the Daily Value for iron, 145% of the Daily Value for manganese and 96% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 375 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 22.3 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 44.2 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 10.5 g | 38% |
| Total sugars M | 2.3 g | |
| Protein ? | 17.8 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A ? | 64 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C ? | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 3.3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K I | 5.4 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.63 mg | 52% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.33 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.44 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 24.7 mg | 4% |
| Calcium ? | 931 mg | 72% |
| Iron ? | 66.4 mg | 369% |
| Magnesium ? | 366 mg | 87% |
| Phosphorus ? | 499 mg | 40% |
| Potassium ? | 1,788 mg | 38% |
| Zinc ? | 4.8 mg | 44% |
| Copper ? | 0.87 mg | 96% |
| Manganese ? | 3.3 mg | 145% |
| Selenium M | 5.2 µg | 9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 16%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 45%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein17.8 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber10.5 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars2.3 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat22.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium168 mgin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 14 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 3.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.018 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.018 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.34 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 13.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 762 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 448 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 68 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 7.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,567 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1,270 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spices
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, bay leaf | 313 | 7.6 g | 75 g | 8.4 g |
| Spices, caraway seed | 333 | 19.8 g | 49.9 g | 14.6 g |
| Spices, cardamom | 311 | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Spices, celery seed | 392 | 18.1 g | 41.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Spices, coriander leaf, dried Dried or dry | 279 | 21.9 g | 52.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Spices, coriander seed | 298 | 12.4 g | 55 g | 17.8 g |
| Spices, curry powder Dried or dry | 325 | 14.3 g | 55.8 g | 14 g |
| Spices, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55.2 g | 14.5 g |
| Spices, ginger, ground | 335 | 9 g | 71.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Spices, mace, ground | 475 | 6.7 g | 50.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Spices, marjoram, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 12.7 g | 60.6 g | 7 g |
| Spices, mustard seed, ground | 508 | 26.1 g | 28.1 g | 36.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Puerto Rican seasoning with ham | 266 | 4 g | 7.2 g | 24.8 g |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Garlic, cooked Cooked | 142 | 6.6 g | 28 g | 0.38 g |
| Honey mustard dip | 275 | 1.8 g | 25.2 g | 18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spices?
100 g of spices has 375 kcal. 1 tbsp, whole (6 g): about 23 kcal. 1 tsp, whole (2.1 g): about 8 kcal.
Is spices high in protein?
Spices contains 17.8 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 tbsp, whole (6 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in spices?
Spices has 44.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.5 g of fiber and 2.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 22.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (369% DV), manganese (145% DV), copper (96% DV), magnesium (87% DV) and calcium (72% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 168 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, cumin seed has 375 kcal, while spices, coriander leaf, dried has 279 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170923. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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