Spices & Seasonings

Cumin Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 30 March 2026

One teaspoon of cumin contains 7.9 calories, 0.4g protein, 0.9g carbs, and 0.5g fat. Warm, earthy seeds central to Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern cooking. Used by the teaspoon, so its density rarely matters.

7.9

cal

0.9g

carbs

0.4g

protein

0.5g

fat

0.2g

fiber

0g

sugar

Vitamins in Cumin

Per 1 tsp ~2.1g

Vitamin A
1.34mcg
<1%
Vitamin C
0.16mg
<1%
Vitamin E
0.07mg
<1%
Vitamin K
0.11mcg
<1%
Vitamin B6
9.14mcg
<1%
Thiamin (B1)
0.01mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)
6.87mcg
<1%
Niacin (B3)
0.1mg
<1%
Folate
0.21mcg
<1%

Minerals in Cumin

Per 1 tsp ~2.1g

Calcium
19.6mg
2%
Iron
1.39mg
8%
Magnesium
7.69mg
2%
Phosphorus
10.5mg
<1%
Potassium
37.5mg
<1%
Sodium
3.53mg
<1%
Zinc
0.1mg
<1%
Selenium
0.11mcg
<1%
Copper
0.02mg
2%
Manganese
0.07mg
3%

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