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1. Cumin Facts
2. Types of Cumin
3. Cumin Nutritional Value
4. Cumin Health Benefits
Cumin Facts
History and Origin
Types of Cumin
Common Types of Cumin
Cumin Nutritional Value
Herbs ” Cumin ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 6.0 g – 1 Tablespoon, whole
Cumin seed
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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22
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1.1%
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Protein
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g
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1.07
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2.1%
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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1.34
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%
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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2.65
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%
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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0.6
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%
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Total Sugars
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g
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0.14
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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56
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%
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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3.98
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22.1%
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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22
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%
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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30
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%
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Potassium, K
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mg
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107
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%
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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10
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%
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.29
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%
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.052
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%
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Manganese, Mn
|
mg
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0.200
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%
|
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
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0.3
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%
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.5
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%
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.038
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%
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.020
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%
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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0.275
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%
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.026
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%
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Folate (B-9)
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mcg
|
1
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0.2%
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Vitamin (B-12)
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mcg
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0.00
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Vitamin A, RAE
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mcg
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%
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.20
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%
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
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mcg
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0
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
|
mcg
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0.3
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%
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
|
g
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0.092
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0.4%
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
|
g
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0.842
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
|
g
|
0.197
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Cholesterol
|
mg
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0
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
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mcg
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46
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Alpha-Carotene
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mcg
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0
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Beta-Cryptoxanthin
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mcg
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0
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Lutein + Zeaxanthin
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mcg
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27
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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.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Cumin Nutritional Value
Cumin Health Benefits
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References
Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration