Edible parts
Spice as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1393 kJ / 333 kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% |
| Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 19% |
| Natural sugars | 0.64 g | 1% |
| Fat | 14.6 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62 g | 3% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 38 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.27 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.15 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 18 µg RAE | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5 mg | 21% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.38 mg | 35% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.38 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.61 mg | 23% |
| Choline | 24.7 mg | — |
| Calcium | 689 mg | 86% |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 116% |
| Magnesium | 258 mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1351 mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 5.5 mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.91 mg | 91% |
| Manganese | 1.3 mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 568 mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 17 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Spices, caraway seed (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170918). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Rye-bread seed. More protein than most spices. Earthy, not sweet like fennel. Central Europe’s cumin.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Caraway (Carum carvi) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.