Cumin Seeds
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Waitrose
Cumin Seeds contains 427 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from carbohydrates and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (447 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 369% of the Daily Value for iron, 145% of the Daily Value for manganese and 97% of the Daily Value for copper.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 427 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 22.3 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 33.7 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber L | 10.5 g | 38% |
| Total sugars L | 2.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 17.8 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 3.3 mg | 22% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.63 mg | 53% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.33 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.51 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.44 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) L | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 931 mg | 72% |
| Iron L | 66.4 mg | 369% |
| Magnesium L | 366 mg | 87% |
| Phosphorus L | 499 mg | 40% |
| Potassium L | 1,790 mg | 38% |
| Zinc L | 4.8 mg | 44% |
| Copper L | 0.87 mg | 97% |
| Manganese L | 3.3 mg | 145% |
| Selenium L | 3.1 µg | 6% |
| Iodine L | 10 µg | 7% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 33%
- Fat 49%
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 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Fiber10.5 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6 g)
- Sugars2.3 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7 g)
- Fat22.3 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 23.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5.4 g)
- Sodium168 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 120 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 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
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 10.6 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 762 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169625682
- Quantity
- 400g
- Category
- Whole cumin seeds
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cumin seeds
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumin seeds Kesarco | 427 | 17.8 g | 33.7 g | 22.3 g |
| Komijnzaad Verstegen | 427 | 17.8 g | 33.7 g | 22.3 g |
| Cumin graines U | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cumin Seeds?
100 g of Cumin Seeds has 427 kcal.
Is Cumin Seeds high in protein?
Cumin Seeds contains 17.8 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is above the median (median 10 g).
How many carbs are in Cumin Seeds?
Cumin Seeds has 33.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.5 g of fiber and 2.3 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Cumin Seeds?
Cumin Seeds 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 Cumin Seeds contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (369% DV), manganese (145% DV), copper (97% DV), magnesium (87% DV) and calcium (72% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cumin Seeds?
100 g contains 168 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated August 16, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169625682. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 16, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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