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 | 1569 kJ / 375 kcal | 19% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% |
| Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 17% |
| Natural sugars | 2.25 g | 3% |
| Fat | 22.3 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 1.54 g | 8% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 10.5 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.28 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.18 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 64 µg RAE | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4 µg | 7% |
| Folate | 10 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.63 mg | 57% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.33 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.58 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg | 31% |
| Choline | 24.7 mg | — |
| Calcium | 931 mg | 116% |
| Iron | 66.4 mg | 474% |
| Magnesium | 366 mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 1788 mg | 89% |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.87 mg | 87% |
| Manganese | 3.33 mg | 167% |
| Phosphorus | 499 mg | 71% |
| Selenium | 5.2 µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 168 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, cumin seed (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170923). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Iron in another league — 66 mg per 100 g of seed. You eat 2 g. Still a useful pinch on dal. Toast until it pops.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) 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.